Category Archives: Basics about Super

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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Basics about Super – Tips to tidy up your Super and how to PLAN for a better retirement!

Posted on October 27, 2017 by

Most of us are pushed for time to think about our super or know how to plan for a better retirement – but it is not hard and the satisfaction you get knowing you have set in place some strategies … Continue reading →

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Basics about Super – How superannuation works, by ASIC

Posted on August 31, 2017 by

There are lots of sites with information – where can you learn about how superannuation works for someone who can be trusted? ASIC the Australian Securities and Investment Commission can help – Here’s some from their site – How super … Continue reading →

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Basics about Super – What is Salary Sacrifice Super?

Posted on July 27, 2017 by

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) tells what is Salary Sacrifice Super– Salary sacrifice is an arrangement with your employer to forego part of your salary or wages in return for your employer providing benefits of a similar value. If you … Continue reading →

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Basics about Super – Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) – How it can help Small Business

Posted on April 27, 2017 by

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has a service called the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House, designed to help small business (with less than 19 employees) meet their super obligations as employers. Here is what the ATO site says – The … Continue reading →

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Basics about Super – Transition to Retirement TTR – How does it work?

Posted on March 31, 2017 by

A TTR (Transition to Retirement) is a method for topping up your income as you approach retirement. It helps you supplement your work income with a super pension, enabling you to work less or part-time. It is good to see … Continue reading →

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