Category Archives: Basics about Super

Basics about Super – 6 more things to know about Superannuation in Australia – Super Basics

Posted on August 31, 2018 by

Here are five more basics about the Australian Super system. (For the first 5 Basics 1-5 see last month HERE) 6. Investment Choices – While the big major super funds allow you to choose the level of risk that you want … Continue reading →

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Basics Superannuation – Basics 1-5 to know about super in Australia

Posted on July 31, 2018 by

Superannuation Guarantee (SG) – All Employers must pay at least the value of 9.5% of your wages/salary (not FROM your pay, but another expense of the employer) to your member account in a super fund (including a self-managed super fund). … Continue reading →

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Basics about Super – EOFY – End of Financial Year – Last Days – Checklist!!

Posted on June 24, 2018 by

Time is running out – only days left to the End of Financial Year (EOFY), it’s time to have a review to ensure all is in order and all ACTIONs taken by 30 June deadline, as well as papers documenting … Continue reading →

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Basics about Super – Will your money last? What could living longer mean for your Retirement?

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

Will your money last? As Australians are now on average living longer, superannuation needs to stretch even further to cover living expenses. Will your money last as long as you live? You have a 50/50 chance of living as long … Continue reading →

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Basics about Super – How much do you need to retire?

Posted on April 26, 2018 by

It’s easy to find out – don’t put it off. Be informed and be prepared! How much do you really need? Recent research shows that the annual value of Age Pensions paid to those entitled to maximum benefits, amounts to … Continue reading →

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Basics about Super – Super & SMSF for Business Owners

Posted on April 3, 2018 by

As a Business Owner, if you employ staff, you have a legal obligation to provide Superannuation in most cases. Learn here about Superannuation in Australia, what we all need to retire comfortably, what we need in super to achieve it, … Continue reading →

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Basics about Super – Retirement – What is a “comfortable” retirement?

Posted on December 1, 2017 by

How much do you really need for a comfortable retirement? What is a comfortable amount for a “comfortable retirement”? Recent research shows that the annual value of Age Pensions paid to those entitled to maximum benefits, only amounts to just … Continue reading →

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