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Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
Can you borrow money against your superannuation?
While you are not allowed to access your super before you retire or meet another condition of release, it’s possible to borrow money against your SMSF in some situations.
Superannuation
20 Dec, 2024
5 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
How do you calculate superannuation from a total package salary?
Superannuation is a compulsory savings scheme where a portion of your income is set aside for your retirement. Super is calculated from your base salary.
Superannuation
20 Dec, 2024
3 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
What are unique superannuation identifiers?
Learn about Unique Superannuation Identifiers (USIs), their role in secure super contributions, how to find them, and their distinction from SMSFs and SPINs.
Superannuation
20 Nov, 2024
4 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
What happens to your super when you move overseas?
Considering a move overseas and curious how this could affect your super? You may not be able to access your superannuation funds early.
Superannuation
29 Aug, 2024
5 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
How much superannuation should you have at age 40?
The amount of superannuation you should have at age 40 will depend on how much money you want to have available to support your modest or comfortable retirement lifestyle.
Superannuation
22 Aug, 2024
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Can you use super to pay your mortgage?
It is possible to use the money in your super fund to help pay your mortgage in specific circumstances, such as if you’re retiring or are in financial hardship.
Superannuation
19 Aug, 2024
4 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
Can I access my super at 60 and still work?
You can choose to access your super when you reach the age of 60 and have an employment arrangement coming to an end. Find out the rules related to accessing super at 60.
Superannuation
14 Aug, 2024
3 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Understanding the difference between super accumulation vs pension phase
During your working life, you accumulate funds in your superannuation account, which is called the accumulation phase. As you get closer to retirement, your super fund may enter the pension phase or retirement phase, where you can use your saved money to support your lifestyle.
Superannuation
13 Aug, 2024
4 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Industry vs retail super funds: what’s the difference?
You can build up a comfortable sum to meet your living expenses after retirement by investing regularly in a superannuation fund while you’re earning an income. This could be an industry super fund or a retail super fund, among other superannuation options. But what’s the difference between industry and retail super funds, and how can you best compare your super fund options?
Superannuation
13 Aug, 2024
4 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Your SMSF electronic service address
An electronic service address (ESA) allows your employer to digitally transfer money to your self-managed super fund (SMSF). This helps ensure your super contributions reach the correct destination and that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is kept informed.
Superannuation
12 Aug, 2024
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
How much could you retire with? This super fund knows
Superannuation can sometimes feel a bit like a simple savings account or term deposit – money goes in, earns interest, and doesn’t come out again until you retire. But did you know that some Australian super funds offer financial education, advice and other services? Not all Australians take advantage of these services, which could make a big difference to your retirement plans.
Superannuation
10 Jul, 2023
4 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
How much super can I access at 55?
You could receive a small percentage of your super through an income stream, but only if you reach your age of preservation at 55.
Superannuation
02 May, 2023
3 min read
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