How long you can expect to live and what it means for your super
While none of us knows exactly how long we will live, you can narrow the possibilities with these life expectancy projections based on Australian numbers.
How sequencing risk affects your retirement
Sequencing risk can ruin even the most carefully planned retirement. Losses and low returns just as you move into retirement mean you will have much less to spend.
Victorian Seniors Card: Benefits, discounts and how to apply
Everyone loves a bargain, but once they turn 60 many Victorians forget to grab one of the best deals on offer – their Victoria Seniors Card.
QLD Seniors Card: Benefits, discounts and how to apply
Everyone loves a bargain, but once they turn 60 many Queenslanders forget to grab one of the best deals on offer – their QLD Seniors Card, Seniors Card+go or Seniors Business Discount Card.
ACT Seniors Card: Benefits, discounts and how to apply
Everyone loves a bargain, but many older people in the ACT forget to grab one of the best deals on offer – the ACT Seniors Card.
Tasmanian Seniors Card: Benefits, discounts and how to apply
Everyone loves a bargain, but once they turn 60 many Tasmanians forget to grab one of the best deals on offer – their Tasmania Seniors Card.
NT Seniors Card: Benefits, discounts and how to apply
Everyone loves a bargain, but once they turn 60 many people in the Northern Territory forget to grab one of the best deals on offer – their NT Seniors Card.
SA Seniors Card: Benefits, discounts and how to apply
Everyone loves a bargain, but once they turn 60 many people in South Australia forget to grab one of the best deals on offer – their SA Seniors Card.
WA Seniors Card: Benefits, discounts and how to apply
Everyone loves a bargain, but many older West Australians forget to grab one of the best deals on offer – their WA Seniors Card.
NSW Seniors Card: Benefits, discounts and how to apply
Everyone loves a bargain, but once they turn 60 many people in NSW forget to grab one of the best deals on offer – their NSW Seniors Card or Seniors Savers Card.
Reversionary pensions: What they are and how they work
If you want your partner to continue receiving your super pension when you die, a reversionary pension can make the process easy for them at what can be a difficult time.
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card: Eligibility and how to apply
Our updated guide which now features a thorough video explainer, detailing the main benefits, the income thresholds and tips on how to apply.
Retiring early due to ill health? 6 steps to stay on track
Retiring early due to poor health can really have an impact on your retirement plans and finances, so here’s 7 tips on what to consider.
Making superannuation contributions: Super for beginners guide
It can be confusing to understand all the different types of super contributions. But it’s worth learning the main types and what each one offers you.
Super fund fees and charges you need to know about
Minimising fees is an important step in maximising the returns you earn from your super, so it pays to know what to look out for.
What are the current work test rules for super contributions?
Even though the work test has been abolished for most super contributions, if you are over age 67 there is still one type of contribution that needs to pass the test.
Employee super contributions for the self-employed and micro businesses
If you’re self-employed it’s easy to forget super, but making contributions for your retirement and into the super account of any staff you have is essential.
Superannuation rule changes from July 2024Â (and previous years)
Navigating your way around the constant rule changes in the super system is tricky, so here’s our annual list of the modifications you need to know about.
