Does your super fund pay a retirement bonus when you start a pension?
More large super funds are now offering a ‘retirement bonus’ when their members start an income stream for retirement. Is yours one of them?
Articles by Kate Crawford
Calculate how to reach your super balance goal
Need help to understand how to structure your super contributions to hit your target at retirement? A simple tool from AustralianSuper can help.
Boosting your super balance with Grow My Money
Did you know you can earn super contributions in return for your everyday spending? We tried out Super Rewards – a service that does just that.
Managing your super when you’re moving overseas: 5 steps for success
Follow our five simple steps to keep your super on track while you’re living away from Australia.
Reverse mortgage calculators: How-to guides
A reverse mortgage could allow you to unlock some of the equity in your home for retirement expenses. Our video demonstrations show how to use two free calculators to assess your options and make an informed choice.
How to use Industry Super Funds’ Transition to Retirement (TTR) calculator
Take a few minutes to find out if you can boost your retirement balance without compromising on your income, reduce your work hours, or generate additional income with a transition to retirement strategy.
How to use Moneysmart’s Account-based pension calculator
Watch our video walkthrough to see how this calculator can help you compare pension products and model your retirement income.
How to budget for retirement
Trying to predict the income you will need for retirement can be daunting. While published benchmarks are a handy rule of thumb, there’s no substitute for a personalised budget. See how a budgeting tool can set you on the right track.
How to choose a pension fund
Selecting a super pension account could be one of the most important retirement planning decisions you make. Our seven tips will give you the confidence you need to make the most of your hard-earned savings.
The sprint finish: How to boost your super before retirement
If you’ve left building retirement savings a little late, these four options could provide the boost you need to get your balance on track.
Reducing tax on capital gains with super contributions
If you’ve made a capital gain this year, the tax office is knocking at the door. A personal tax-deductible super contribution could keep them at bay.
How to use the Moneysmart Superannuation calculator
Watch our video demonstration of ASIC’s MoneySmart Superannuation calculator to see how it can help you predict your final balance and compare super funds.
How to use the Moneysmart Super contributions optimiser
The Moneysmart Super contributions optimiser will help you get the most out of your super contributions, maximising tax savings and government contributions. Our video tutorial walks you through how to use this valuable tool and understand the results, so you can supercharge your savings.
What advice can I get from my super fund in retirement?
Retirement is not the end of the road when it comes to your need for financial advice. Thankfully, your super fund may be well placed to give you the help you need, and simple advice may even be included in the cost of your membership.
YourSuper comparison tool review
Our video review demonstrates how to use the ATO super fund comparison tool to shortlist products you may wish to consider.
How to use the Moneysmart Retirement Planner
There can be a bit of a learning curve with MoneySmart’s Retirement Planner, and it may appear intimidating at first glance, so we created a short video to help you get an understanding of how the tool works.
Financial advice through super funds: What’s on offer?
Super funds have been expanding their financial advice services to members, but it’s important to understand the different levels of advice on offer, how it’s provided and paid for.
Women and super (Part 3): Making the most of super and other assets after retirement
Don’t mistake retirement for the end of the line. There are still ways to boost your income and support your lifestyle once you retire – even if your final super balance was disappointing.
