Super Fit: how to get your superannuation into better shape
Expert tips and advice on creating the healthiest possible super balance so that you can have a comfortable retirement.
In partnership with Colonial First State
Analysis
How do you actually spend your super? Here’s all you need to know
Spending your superannuation can be daunting and, at times, confusing. Here’s all you need to know about accessing your nest egg.
- by Bec Wilson
Analysis
How do I get my super when I retire? And how much will I need?
We save our whole lives to build our retirement income, but how do we actually get it once the time comes around?
- by Bec Wilson
Interactive
Superannuation calculator: Find out how much you’ll have when you retire
Your superannuation is one of the most important investments you’ll make in your lifetime. Get on top of it with our new calculator.
Could a self-managed super fund be right for you?
Having full control over your superannuation sounds great in theory, but there’s much more to self-managed super than meets the eye.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
Analysis
Adding to your super early can help you buy a first home. Here’s how
Even a small extra contribution from your income to your super now can make you thousands of dollars richer in retirement. So why don’t more people do it?
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
It could cost you thousands, so how do you pick a good super fund?
Many of us don’t think twice about what super fund we get put in, but poor performance can cost you thousands. Here’s what you should look out for.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
Want to get your super fighting fit? Here’s where to start
It’s never too early to start thinking about your super, even if retirement feels like a long way off. Here’s where you should start.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
Opinion
The seven biggest blunders to avoid when retirement planning
There are many pitfalls and surprises to watch out for when planning a happy retirement.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
I’m close to retirement, should I de-risk my super?
When you’re younger, having your super in riskier investment options makes sense. But that should change once you hit retirement age.
- by Paul Benson
Analysis
These top super funds delivered double-digit returns in 2023
Bumper superannuation returns in 2023 more than recovered the losses of 2022, and the top funds all have one thing in common.
- by John Collett
Opinion
How much do we really need to retire in comfort?
It seems like such a simple question, but the answer is more complicated than you think.
- by Bec Wilson
Analysis
‘I was losing sleep’: Women urged to act now to fix their super
Bernadette had just $20,000 in her super before she decided to make a change. She’s urging other women to do the same.
- by Emily Chantiri