How much money do you get on the pension?
The standard age pension for Australians is $894.40 per fortnight for singles and $1,348.40 per fortnight for couples.
Nick BendelJan 29, 2018( 2 min read )
Suncorp - Suncorp Lifestage Funds
No. of members:
117575
Fund size:
$6.3b
Public offer:
Product type:
Master Trust-MySuper
Target market:
All industries
Year started:
2013
QSuper - Accumulation
Pay no transaction or switching fees and enjoy a range of different investment options
SuperRatings awards
Past 5-year return
6.7%
Access to subsidised financial planning and an award-winning contact centre.Flexible insurance options with coverage to age 70.
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Past 5-year return
7.51%
Admin fee
$92
Calc fees on 50k
$587
SuperRatings awards
Suncorp Everyday Super for business makes life easy for business owners and finance managers by removing the hassle of managing super payments and meeting 'choice of fund' obligations. Our online superannuation payments clearing house, Suncorp EASE offers fast electronic processing meaning no more writing cheques, or hours of manual data input. With a business account, you'll be able to use Everyday Super to make your default super payments. Everyday Super is a low cost and straightforward super account for your employees.
Suncorp is one of Australia's largest banking and general insurance groups, with over $96 billion in assets, and offers a range of superannuation solutions through Suncorp Master Trust. The fund's MySuper offering comprises 12 Suncorp Lifestage Funds which are tailored to suit the investment needs and risk profile of investors based on the year they were born. Choice members can also build their own investment portfolio from five Single Sector options. The Suncorp Lifestage Fund 1965-1969 underperformed the SuperRatings Index over the 5 years to 30 June 2019. Fees are competitive and lower than the industry average across all account balances assessed. Members are not charged an investment switching fee, although a buy/sell spread may apply.Eligible members automatically receive Life and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance through the Suncorp Lifestages insurance cover. The Suncorp Lifestages insurance is tailored to members' age and will automatically be adjusted as members get older. Alternatively, members can choose their own cover up to a maximum of $850,000. A range of online tools, calculators and educational resources are available through the fund's website. Online account access and transaction facilities are available through the secure online facility, while members' account balances are also visible via Suncorp's Internet Banking and Mobile Banking App.
Suncorp Bank Fees and Features
Admin fee $92 | Health insurance |
Administration fee (%) 0.76% | Binding nominations |
Indirect cost ratio (%) 0.02% | Anti-detriment payments |
Exit fee $0 | Switching fee $0 |
Financial planning service | Employer size discount |
Credit cards | Home loans |
Insurance life event increases | Non-lapsing binding nominations |
Investment fee 0.21% | Long term income protection |
Account size discount |
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7.51% | $92 | Suncorp Everyday Super - Personal | $587 | Advisory services Death insurance Income protection Online access Term deposits Variety of options | | More details | ||
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FAQs
Can I choose a superannuation fund or does my employer choose one for me?
Most people can choose their own superannuation fund. However, you might not have this option if you are a member of certain defined benefit funds or covered by certain industrial agreements. If you don’t choose a superannuation fund, your employer will choose one for you.
How long after divorce can you claim superannuation?
You or your partner could be forced to surrender part of your superannuation if you divorce, just like with other assets.
You can file a claim for division of property – including superannuation – as soon as you divorce. However, the claim has to be filed within one year of the divorce.
Your superannuation could be affected even if you’re in a de facto relationship – that is, living together as a couple without being officially married.
In that case, the claim has to be filed within two years of the date of separation.
Either way, the first thing to consider is whether you’re a member of a standard, APRA-regulated superannuation fund or if you’re a member of a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF), because different rules apply.
Standard superannuation funds
If your relationship breaks down, your superannuation savings might be divided by court order or by agreement.
The rules of the superannuation fund will dictate whether this transfer happens immediately, or in the future when the person who has to make the transfer is allowed to access the rest of their superannuation (i.e. at or near retirement).
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SMSFs
If your relationship breaks down, you must continue to observe the trust deed of your SMSF.
So if you and your partner are both members of the same SMSF, neither party is allowed to use the fund to inflict ‘punishment’ – such as by excluding the other party from the decision-making process or refusing their request to roll their money into another superannuation fund.
This no-punishment rule applies even if the two parties are involved in legal proceedings.
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Financial consequences
Superannuation funds often charge a fee for splitting accounts after a relationship breakdown.
Splitting superannuation can also impact the size of your total super balance and how your super is taxed.
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How do you set up superannuation?
Before you set up a superannuation account, you’ll need to check if you’re allowed to choose your own fund. Most Australians can, but this option doesn’t apply to some workers who are covered by industrial agreements or who are members of defined benefits funds.
Assuming you are able to choose your own fund, the next step should be research, because there are more than 200 different superannuation funds in Australia.
Once you’ve decided on your preferred superannuation fund, head to that provider’s website, where you should be able to fill in an online application or download the appropriate forms. You’ll need your tax file number (assuming you don’t want to be charged a higher tax rate), your contact details and your employer’s details (if you’re employed).
What is a superannuation fund?
A superannuation fund is an institution that is legally allowed to hold and invest your superannuation. There are more than 200 different superannuation funds in Australia. They come in five different types:
- Retail funds
- Industry funds
- Public sector funds
- Corporate funds
- Self-managed super funds
Retail funds are usually run by banks or investment companies.
Industry funds were originally designed for workers from a particular industry, but are now open to anyone.
Public sector funds were originally designed for people working for federal or state government departments. Most are still reserved for government employees.
Corporate funds are arranged by employers for their employees.
Self-managed super funds are private superannuation funds that allow people to directly invest their money.
How do you create a superannuation account?
Before you create a superannuation account, you’ll need to check if you’re allowed to choose your own fund. Most Australians can, but this option doesn’t apply to some workers who are covered by industrial agreements or who are members of defined benefits funds.
Assuming you are able to choose your own fund, the next step should be research, because there are more than 200 different superannuation funds in Australia.
Once you’ve decided on your preferred superannuation fund, head to that provider’s website, where you should be able to fill in an online application or download the appropriate forms. You’ll need your tax file number (assuming you don’t want to be charged a higher tax rate), your contact details and your employer’s details (if you’re employed).
How do I combine several superannuation accounts into one account?
The process used to consolidate several superannuation accounts into one is the same process used to change superannuation funds. This can be done through your MyGov account or by filling out a rollover form and sending it to your chosen fund.
What fees do superannuation funds charge?
Superannuation funds can charge a range of fees, including:
- Activity-based fees – for specific, irregular services, such as splitting an account after a divorce
- Administration fees – to cover the cost of managing your account
- Advice fees – for personal investment advice
- Buy/sell spread fees – when you make contributions, switches and withdrawals
- Exit fees – when you close your account
- Investment fees – to cover the cost of managing your investments
- Switching fees – when you choose a new investment option within the same fund
How do I choose the right superannuation fund?
Different superannuation funds charge different fees, offer different insurances, offer different investment options and have different performance histories.
So you need to ask yourself these four questions when comparing superannuation funds:
- How many fees would I have to pay and what would they cost?
- What insurances are available and how much would they cost?
- What investment options does it offer? How would they match my risk profile and financial needs?
- How have these investment options performed historically?
What superannuation details do I give to my employer?
When you start a job, your employer will give you what’s called a ‘superannuation standard choice form’. Here’s what you need to complete the form:
- The name of your preferred superannuation fund
- The fund’s address
- The fund’s Australian business number (ABN)
- The fund’s superannuation product identification number (SPIN)
- The fund’s phone number
- A letter from the fund trustee confirming that the fund is a complying fund; or written evidence from the fund stating it will accept contributions from your new employer; or details about how your employer can make contributions to the fund
You should also provide your tax file number – while it’s not a legal obligation, it will ensure your contributions will be taxed at the (lower) superannuation rate.
How do you open a superannuation account?
Opening a superannuation account is simple. When you start a job, your employer will give you what’s called a ‘superannuation standard choice form’. Here’s what you need to complete the form:
- The name of your preferred superannuation fund
- The fund’s address
- The fund’s Australian business number (ABN)
- The fund’s superannuation product identification number (SPIN)
- The fund’s phone number
- A letter from the fund trustee confirming that the fund is a complying fund; or written evidence from the fund stating it will accept contributions from your new employer; or details about how your employer can make contributions to the fund
You might want to provide your tax file number as well – while it’s not a legal obligation, it will ensure your contributions will be taxed at the (lower) superannuation rate.