Superannuation Articles

Relevant Superannuation articles and tips

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Superannuation and the self-employed

If you're self-employed, you don't have a boss to pay into your super account. This means you'll have to take a stronger hand in looking after it.

Superannuation

21 Aug, 2015

5 min read

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Are you ready for an SMSF?

Just because a self-managed super fund sounds like a neat idea, doesn't mean it will suit you. Here are some questions to ask yourself first.

Superannuation

21 Aug, 2015

4 min read

Peter Arnold

Super fees - how much are you paying?

How much of your superannuation balance is lost to super fees? One percent? Five percent? Maybe even 10 percent? Try closer to a quarter.

Superannuation

19 Aug, 2015

5 min read

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Research: Young Aussies don't care about superannuation

Anyone already stressing about their retirement will be flabbergasted to learn how little young Australians know about Australian superannuation.

Superannuation

11 Jun, 2015

3 min read

Research: Young Aussies don't care about superannuation

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

What are my responsibilities as an SMSF trustee?

What are your obligations and responsibilities as an SMSF trustee? We give you a short rundown of what you'll need to do in this role.

Superannuation

11 Jun, 2015

4 min read

What are my responsibilities as an SMSF trustee?

Kate Wick

Are you insured through your super fund?

More than two-fifths of Australians admit to having a poor knowledge of the insurance provided by super, despite its importance.

Superannuation

11 Jun, 2015

4 min read

Are you insured through your super fund?

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Making the leap to retirement - what you should know

To transition successfully into retirement, work out what kind of lifestyle you want to live, how far your current savings will take you and consider using a Transition to Retirement strategy.

Superannuation

11 Jun, 2015

4 min read

Making the leap to retirement - what you should know

Peter Arnold

Changing jobs and superannuation: What you need to know

There's very few of us who stay at the same job for our entire lives. According to research, from 2009 to 2010 alone, around one-fifth of those employed had moved on to other opportunities.

Superannuation

27 Feb, 2015

3 min read

Changing jobs and superannuation: What you need to know

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Hidden super fees costing Australians

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) reviewed fee disclosure practices in the superannuation industry last year, and the results weren't pretty.

Superannuation

27 Feb, 2015

3 min read

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Can I use my super funds if I get sick?

Normally, you can only access your hard-earned superannuation savings when you reach the your preservation age — which can range from 55 to 60 — or when you turn 65. But things don't always go to plan. What happens if you become seriously ill before then?

Superannuation

18 Feb, 2015

3 min read

Peter Arnold

Who gets my super when I pass on?

For many Australians, having too much saved in their superannuation funds is rarely a worry. However, whether you've managed to build up a more-than-healthy nest egg or end up passing away earlier than you imagined, it can happen that, upon leaving this mortal coil, your super savings continue to live on.

Superannuation

18 Feb, 2015

3 min read

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Should Aussies be able to access their super for a start up?

Superannuation in Australia can be used for many purposes. As well as being able to access it for emergencies, many Australians also use their super in order to grow their investment portfolios. What if they were also able to use it to start a business?

Superannuation

17 Feb, 2015

3 min read