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Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
What is a super health check?
Contributing to super is crucial to ensuring a financially-stable retirement for Australians. A super health check can tell you how you’re progressing in your attempt to achieve this goal
Superannuation
17 Nov, 2022
7 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Will you get superannuation contributions on workers compensation payments?
Under the superannuation guarantee (SG), employers must make superannuation contributions of a percentage of most employees’ ordinary time earnings (OTE). But will you still receive these super contributions if you’re receiving worker’s compensation payments? The answer may vary based on a wide range of factors.
Superannuation
09 Nov, 2022
3 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
How do I qualify for the low income superannuation tax offset payment?
You might be entitled to a low income super tax offset (LISTO) payment if you earn less than $37,000 a year. Consider finding out how much you could receive.
Superannuation
20 Oct, 2022
2 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
Should you invest in shares or super? | RateCity
Choosing between investing in shares and investing in super will depend on factors such as how much risk you want to take and how soon you want to make a profit.
Superannuation
28 Sep, 2022
5 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Can I access my super at 60 and still work? | RateCity
You can choose to access your super when you reach the age of 60 and have an employment arrangement coming to an end. But does this prevent you from working after 60? Find out the rules related to accessing super at 60.
Superannuation
27 Sep, 2022
3 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
How much in concessional super contributions can you carry forward?
You’re able to carry forward your unused concessional super contributions cap from the last five years, but only if your total super balance is below the prescribed limit.
Superannuation
27 Sep, 2022
4 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
What is the difference between superannuation and a pension? | RateCity
Your superannuation gives you a super income stream or pension to meet expenses in your retirement. But can you also get the Age Pension provided by the government? What is the difference between superannuation and a pension?
Superannuation
27 Sep, 2022
4 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
What is the accumulation phase in superannuation? | RateCity
While you’re working and building the balance in your super, your account is in the accumulation phase. What does this mean, and what is the tax rate that applies to it? Find out more about the accumulation phase in superannuation.
Superannuation
19 Sep, 2022
3 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Salary sacrifice or after-tax contributions: which should you choose? | RateCity
Voluntary contributions to your super can help you reduce your tax burden and grow your wealth. But should you make these by salary sacrifice or after-tax contributions?
Superannuation
09 Sep, 2022
3 min read
Georgia Brown
Personal Finance Editor
Is an aggressive or balanced super investment option better when you're young?
If you’re just starting out in your career, you may be wondering what kind of superannuation investment option you should choose now to achieve the greatest outcome by the time you reach retirement.
Superannuation
02 Sep, 2022
3 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
Can you access your super for IVF treatment? | RateCity
If you’re looking for options to pay for IVF, it may be possible to access your super early to cover the cost of the treatment.
Superannuation
01 Sep, 2022
4 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Benefits and drawbacks of getting insurance through super | RateCity
Is it adequate to have insurance inside super? Consider the pros and cons of purchasing insurance through super and compare your options before getting the right life cover for your situation.
Superannuation
21 Jul, 2022
6 min read
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