How myGov can help you keep track of your super
Your myGov account can help you do everything from consolidate multiple super accounts to checking how much more you could contribute this financial year.
Articles by Kate Crawford
5 strategies to help fix your total super balance problem
If a high super balance is limiting your ability to get more into the tax effective super environment, there are ways to reduce your balance and maximise contributions at the same time.
Women and super (Part 2): Strategies to boost your super in the lead up to retirement
Whether you are single or in a couple, when retirement beckons there are many ways to top up your super and maybe even reduce your tax bill at the same time.
How much super do I need to retire on $100,000 a year?
Once you know how much retirement income you are aiming for, we show you how to calculate the amount of super you will need to fund it.
How much super do I need to retire on $50,000 a year?
Once you know how much retirement income you are aiming for, we show you how to calculate the amount of super you will need to fund it.
How much super do I need to retire on $80,000 a year?
Once you know how much retirement income you are aiming for, we show you how to calculate the amount of super you will need to fund it.
How much super do I need to retire on $60,000 a year?
Once you know how much retirement income you are aiming for, we show you how to calculate the amount of super you will need to fund it.
A retiree’s dilemma: Pay off the mortgage or preserve super?
If you retire with a mortgage, choosing whether to clear it with your super or continue making payments can have significant impact on your retirement income and security.
Hidden perks that make your super account even better
We’ve done the digging to help you make the most of what your super fund has to offer.
How much super do I need if I don’t own a home?
As most retirement income estimates assume retirees own their home, you will need to make substantial adjustments to these estimates if you expect to be renting.
The why and how of direct investment super options
If more control over the investments and tax in your super is appealing but you don’t fancy the additional attention and time an SMSF requires, direct investing with a public-offer fund could be for you.
Boost your Age Pension by topping up a younger spouse’s super
A quirk in Centrelink’s means testing makes investing in your younger partner’s super a compelling strategy to maximise your Age Pension.
Case study: Self-employed single seeking a comfortable and secure retirement income for life
Watch to see how free tools empower Justine to get her retirement savings on track and reduce her tax bill.
Tips to boost your super in retirement
Leaving work doesn’t mean the end of opportunities to add to your super
in your 60s and beyond.
Tips to boost your super when retirement is approaching
As retirement nears, setting your super on the right path is more important than ever.
Super or mortgage: Where should I put my extra savings?
It’s a common question with no simple answer; you will need to do your own sums. We show you how.
What are the buy/sell spreads charged by my super fund?
Could you be overlooking some of the costs in your super? Find out how buy/sell spreads can take a bite of the pie.
What are unit pricing and crediting rates and why do they matter?
Ever wondered how your super fluctuates over time? Understanding unit prices and crediting rates is the key to unlocking how your fund calculates returns.
