Superannuation

Knowing a little about superannuation will help you to make the most appropriate decisions on how to save your money, particularly for your retirement.

The main purpose of superannuation is to provide retirement benefits, so it is important to remember that money contributed to a superannuation fund is generally not available until you retire.

Explore the superannuation section to cover the important topics:

  • Types of funds - Explore each of the different types of funds In more detail and use the checklist of what you need to consider to help you clarify what type of fund may be best for you.
  • Contributions - Explore contributions further and learn about concessional, non-concessional, salary sacrifice and other contribution strategies.
  • Withdrawals - Learn more about Lump sum withdrawals and pensions as well as explore transition to retirement strategies.
  • Taxation - Learn more about how different superannuation accounts are taxed differently and the anti-detriment provisions.
  • Death benefits -Learn more about superannuation death benefits including the defintion of dependents and non-dependents.

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