Superannuation Articles

Relevant Superannuation articles and tips

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

What are unique superannuation identifiers?

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

What happens to your super when you move overseas?

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

How much superannuation should you have at age 40?

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

Can I access my super at 60 and still work?

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

Understanding the difference between super accumulation vs pension phase

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

Industry vs retail super funds: what’s the difference?

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

How much could you retire with? This super fund knows

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

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Do you pay super on bonuses?

If you’ve earned a performance bonus for results achieved during the year, you may receive superannuation contributions on that bonus.

Superannuation

26 Apr, 2023

4 min read

Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

What is the difference between public offer and non-public offer superannuation funds?

Some superannuation funds are available for all Australians to join. These are known as public offer funds. Funds that are exclusively available to certain groups of individuals, such as workers in a particular industry or employees of one specific company, are referred to as non-public offer funds.

Superannuation

21 Apr, 2023

3 min read