Frequently asked questions about super

Frequently asked questions about super

If the ins and outs of superannuation leave you confused, the answers to these frequently asked questions will help you understand the basics. How much do I need to retire?…

Make this year a financially healthy one

Make this year a financially healthy one

Another year is over. Did you achieve everything you’d hoped? Are you better or worse off financially than you were this time last year? With a new year in front…

Who gets your super?

Who gets your super?

Who decides what happens to your superannuation savings when you die? You may think that you do, but that isn’t always the case. The ultimate decision may be made by…

Economic Update: April-June 2021

Economic Update: April-June 2021

Employment surprise JobKeeper was a cornerstone of Australia’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. It provided millions of Australians with an ongoing income and kept thousands of businesses afloat, so when…

Six super hacks to retire richer

Six super hacks to retire richer

While it’s easy to be discouraged by superannuation and fear you will never have enough money saved to stop working, remember even a modest superannuation balance can make a big…

Super success for women

Super success for women

While women earn less and spend less time in the workforce than men, sharply reducing their super contributions throughout their working lives, there are some simple steps women can take…

Turbo boost your retirement savings

Turbo boost your retirement savings

Once your mortgage and other financial commitments are manageable, it is usually time to put the pedal down on your super. Those prime income years, between age 40 and 50…

Get your super together and save

Get your super together and save

If you have had different jobs with different employers over your working career you will probably have superannuation accounts in many different funds. Apart from the time it takes to…

What to consider when withdrawing your super early

What to consider when withdrawing your super early

[fsn_row][fsn_column width=”12″][fsn_text] As the COVID-19 virus took a sledgehammer to the economy, the federal government rapidly introduced a range of initiatives to help individuals who lost income as a result…

When an SMSF may be the wrong idea

When an SMSF may be the wrong idea

Since the Australian Government introduced compulsory employer contributions to people’s superannuation funds in 1992, Australia’s funds invested in super have grown to $3 trillion. In this time, self-managed super funds…

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