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AustralianSuper sticks with US stocks despite recent turmoil

| Bronwyn Allen

AustralianSuper’s head of international equities says they won't be shifting focus to Europe.

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Superannuation and Wealth: The path of Australia's top earners

| Zach Bristow

Here's the latest findings.

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How do super funds manage volatility?

| Sebastian Bowen

Volatility can be scary, but it isn't always bad.

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How much superannuation do you really need in retirement?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if you really need $1 million for a comfortable retirement.

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Superannuation

Is my superannuation on track?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's how much superannuation you should have at your age right now to fund a comfortable retirement later.

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How is superannuation taxed in Australia?

| Aaron Bell

Want to add or withdraw from your super? Here’s how you will be taxed. 

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How much superannuation do I need to retire at 60 in Australia?

| Aaron Bell

Looking to retire at 60? Here’s a guide on how much super you might need.

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How much could your superannuation balance grow by the time you turn 70?

| Tristan Harrison

Our wealth can grow significantly in the coming decades.

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Recent Superannuation News

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Superannuation

AustralianSuper sticks with US stocks despite recent turmoil

| Bronwyn Allen

AustralianSuper’s head of international equities says they won't be shifting focus to Europe.

Read more »

a couple clink champagne glasses on board a private aircraft with gourmet food plates set in front of them. They are wearing designer clothes and looking wealthy.
Superannuation

Superannuation and Wealth: The path of Australia's top earners

| Zach Bristow

Here's the latest findings.

Read more »

An elderly man holds his chin in concern as he looks at his laptop screen.
Superannuation

How do super funds manage volatility?

| Sebastian Bowen

Volatility can be scary, but it isn't always bad.

Read more »

Couple holding a piggy bank, symbolising superannuation.
Superannuation

How much superannuation do you really need in retirement?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if you really need $1 million for a comfortable retirement.

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Superannuation

Should you set up an annuity in your superannuation?

| James Mickleboro

Would you get more value by investing some of your hard-earned money into an annuity during retirement?

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Superannuation

Is my superannuation on track?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's how much superannuation you should have at your age right now to fund a comfortable retirement later.

Read more »

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Superannuation

How is superannuation taxed in Australia?

| Aaron Bell

Want to add or withdraw from your super? Here’s how you will be taxed. 

Read more »

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do I need to retire at 60 in Australia?

| Aaron Bell

Looking to retire at 60? Here’s a guide on how much super you might need.

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Superannuation

How much could your superannuation balance grow by the time you turn 70?

| Tristan Harrison

Our wealth can grow significantly in the coming decades.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do I need to retire on $65,000 a year?

| James Mickleboro

Do you want to enjoy your retirement to the fullest? Here's how you could do it.

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Revealed: The top 10 performing Australian superannuation funds of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Chant West data shows Australian superannuation funds delivered a 'stellar result' for investors last year.

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Can I earn superannuation income in Australia and still get a pension?

| Zach Bristow

It's a common question.

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What is considered a good superannuation balance for my age?

| Bronwyn Allen

There's an easy way to find out.

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How much superannuation do I need to retire on $100,000 a year?

| Sebastian Bowen

Getting to $100k in retirement is no easy feat...

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Retirement

How much superannuation do I need to retire in Australia?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian Retirement Standard has just been updated. Here are the new numbers.

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How long will $700,000 in superannuation last in retirement?

| Zach Bristow

What's the verdict?

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Is it better to take superannuation as a lump sum or income stream?

| Zach Bristow

There are pros and cons to this important question.

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Here's the average superannuation balance at age 35 in Australia

| Sebastian Bowen

How does your super measure up?

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What are the average superannuation returns in Australia over the last 10 years?

| Zach Bristow

Important data for all savers to know.

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Here's the average superannuation balance at age 55 in Australia

| Zach Bristow

Where do you stack up?

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Is your superannuation on track for retiring at age 65?

| Zach Bristow

Knowing the numbers can be a helpful guide.

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Here's why more superannuation funds are investing in international shares and other overseas assets

| Bronwyn Allen

Investment trends are shifting, says the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia.

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Superannuation

Here's how much your superannuation has grown in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Superannuation funds with high allocations to shares are delivering superior returns this year.

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Retirement

How would the proposed unrealised gains tax impact your superannuation?

| Zach Bristow

If passed, the impacts could be profound for those with higher-end super balances.

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Superannuation

Here's the average superannuation balance at age 69 in Australia

| James Mickleboro

Are you ahead of the curve with your super balance? Let's find out.

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Retirement

How a 0.5% difference in superannuation fees costs you $100,000 by retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

Say WHAT?

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Is any of the $17.8 billion in lost and unclaimed superannuation yours?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's worth checking. Here's how to do it.

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Are you among the 1 in 2 Aussies who don't know how their superannuation is performing?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's time to find out! Here are the median returns delivered by the 5 types of superannuation funds in FY24.

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ETFs

Guess which ASX ETF provider is making a splash into superannuation

| Tristan Harrison

BetaShares has a super idea to grow its business.

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Here's why your superannuation is invested predominantly in shares

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP's chief economist explains why shares are a dominant asset class in superannuation investment.

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2 factors that will 'materially impact' your superannuation returns: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Vanguard’s Chief Investment Officer Duncan Burns has this advice for superannuation investors.

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How much superannuation should I have at 60?

| James Mickleboro

Are you on track for a comfortable retirement? Let's crunch the numbers.

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Here are the 10 best superannuation growth funds of the decade

| Bronwyn Allen

The No. 1 superannuation fund has delivered median total returns of 8.3% per year.

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Top 10 superannuation growth funds of FY24 revealed

| Bronwyn Allen

The median superannuation growth fund delivered 9.1% returns in FY24. How does your fund compare?

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'Looks like greenwashing': Accusations brought against superannuation funds

| Zach Bristow

Do you know where your super is invested?

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Top 4 reasons why more Aussies are managing their own superannuation

| Bronwyn Allen

The number of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) in Australia is growing.

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What are the average returns for growth superannuation funds?

| Sebastian Bowen

Growth super funds are outperforming balanced funds over every time period right now.

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What's the average age Australians access their superannuation?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what the data says.

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What is the average annual superannuation contribution for 45, 50, and 55?

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Are you making enough personal contributions to your super?

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Are you contributing enough to superannuation for your income bracket?

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Many Australians across income groups are boosting their super with personal contributions.

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