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What is …..the First Home Super Saver scheme?

The First Home Super Saver (FHSS) scheme was introduced in July 2017, with eligible people able to access certain superannuation contributions from 1 July 2018.
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Is the government eyeing off your super?

At the end of March 2023, there was a massive $3.5 trillion held by everyday Australians in superannuation.That is $3,500,000,000,000.
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What is the purpose of superannuation?

The Australian retirement income system consists of three pillars: The government funded means-tested age pension, Compulsory superannuation, and Private savings, including ...
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How many super accounts should I have?

One of the surprising things with superannuation is the lack of engagement people have with it.
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Planning to top up your super?

As we move toward the end of another financial year, it is time to consider if we should be topping up our super.
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What is happening to my super from 1 July 2021?

The last significant changes to super were made back in July 2017. Since then, things have motored along quite nicely with just some minor tweaking by Government along the way.
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Using super to buy a house

Over the last year there have been rumblings from a select group of politicians and commentators calling for changes to superannuation laws to allow Australians to access their ...
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Should I top up my super before 30 June?

The Superannuation Guarantee (SG) is a compulsory contribution to super that employers must make to an employees superannuation fund. The current SG contribution rate is 9.5% of ...
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Maximising retirement savings

It is generally accepted that, for most people, superannuation is the “go-to” preferred structure for retirement savings. It is convenient, tax-advantaged and most superannuation ...
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A couple of important changes to super

One of the things Mark and I try to achieve with this blog is to keep readers informed about changes in the superannuation, social security and aged care space.
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