Superannuation Articles

Relevant Superannuation articles and tips

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

What does contributing to super imply for business owners?

Business owners should ensure they make super guarantee contributions for eligible employees and maintain super records for five years.

Superannuation

27 Feb, 2021

4 min read

What does contributing to super imply for business owners?

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

How will a recession affect my superannuation?

In a recession, super fund balances may reduce due to investments making a loss and early withdrawal of super benefits by eligible members. Find out what may happen to your super funds in a recession.

Superannuation

26 Feb, 2021

4 min read

How will a recession affect my superannuation? | RateCity

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Can I request an early release of super for mortgage payments?

You can apply for early release of super for mortgage repayments in limited circumstances. Check how much you can withdraw if you’re eligible and how to apply.

Superannuation

23 Feb, 2021

3 min read

Can I request an early release of super for mortgage payments?

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

What is an employer’s superannuation contribution liability?

All employers are required by law to make certain contributions to their employees’ super funds. These contributions are a percentage of the worker’s wages.

Superannuation

17 Feb, 2021

3 min read

Employer Superannuation Contribution Liability | RateCity

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

What you should know about the Productivity Commission’s superannuation inquiry

Superannuation

06 Feb, 2021

4 min read

What you should know about the Productivity Commission’s superannuation inquiry

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

What is the bring-forward rule in superannuation?

You may consider boosting your superannuation account by maximising your contributions using the bring-forward rule. Learn more about how this rule works and who is eligible for it.

Superannuation

03 Feb, 2021

3 min read

What is the bring-forward rule in superannuation?

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Can you make superannuation contributions after retirement?

Are you planning to rejoin the workforce after retiring? Learn how you can keep making superannuation contributions after retirement.

Superannuation

02 Feb, 2021

4 min read

Can you make superannuation contributions after retirement?

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Why should you consider making voluntary after-tax superannuation contributions?

It’s mandatory for your employer to make super contributions on your behalf, but how can you increase your super faster? Learn how to increase your super through voluntary superannuation contributions.

Superannuation

01 Feb, 2021

4 min read

Why should you consider making voluntary after-tax superannuation contributions?

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

How can I claim unpaid superannuation contributions from my employer?

If your employer isn’t contributing to your super fund as required, you can report them to the Australia Taxation Office.

Superannuation

29 Jan, 2021

4 min read

How can I claim unpaid superannuation contributions from my employer?

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

What are personal superannuation contributions?

Personal superannuation contributions are deposits into your super fund made from money you’ve paid tax on. They’re also called non-concessional contributions.

Superannuation

28 Jan, 2021

4 min read

What are personal superannuation contributions?

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Do you get superannuation while on long service leave?

If you’ve worked for the same employer for many years, you may be due for paid long service leave and you may receive super benefits for your time off. Read on to find out more.

Superannuation

27 Jan, 2021

2 min read

Do you get superannuation while on long service leave?

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

What you should know about superannuation benefits

Superannuation benefits aren’t necessarily the extra perks offered by your super fund. Your “super benefit” is also another name for the money you can access from your super fund. You may be able to access your super benefits once you reach a certain age, retire, or meet other specific criteria.

Superannuation

27 Jan, 2021

4 min read