Access articles and tools to help you get the most out of your super fund.
When changing jobs, it's a crucial time to take stock of your financial situation, and your superannuation should be a top priority. Your super is your nest egg for retirement, and managing it effectively during career transitions can significantly impact your future wealth.
The final five years before you clock off for the last time are a crucial period for your retirement planning. The decisions you make now will significantly shape your financial future. Think of it as the final leg of a long journey.
Investment markets have been volatile over recent times. Periods of volatility in investment markets are normal, markets rise and fall in the short term. However markets do recover, it just takes time. So the best thing for you to do may be to do nothing but ride out the current volatility.
The super guarantee rate goes up
Latest statistics from the ATO indicate that there is more than $17.8billion in lost and unclaimed superannuation.
In Australia, women tend to have lower superannuation balances than men, but they also tend to live longer. This can lead to a greater reliance on the aged pension for women and reduced independence.
Information on how different income sources can work together in retirement
Figure out how much super you need to retire in comfort.
Estimate your super balance at retirement.
Find out the income you’ll get from an account-based pension from super.
Work out how much insurance cover you need.