Super Consumers Australia (SCA) has updated its retirement savings targets, refining the numbers it has published since 2022 to reflect the latest data on how retirees actually spend. The benchmarks aim to cut through the industry noise around how much superannuation is “enough.”
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In the coming decade, a unique cohort of Australians will enter retirement - those who have had compulsory superannuation their entire working lives. But many retirees aren’t sure how much they can safely withdraw, leading to cautious spending - or, in some cases, barely spending at all.
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Saving for a home deposit is tougher than ever. Rising rents, climbing property prices and stagnant wages are leaving many Australians feeling locked out of the market.
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Superannuation isn’t something most people think about often—but maybe it should be. Research from the Super Members Council shows that Australians who understand their super feel far more confident about their finances.
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When the new year rolls around, so do the superannuation suggestions, as regular as the countdown itself. But are these tips truly the fireworks they're made out to be?
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From housing affordability to retirement income reform, superannuation is at the centre of some of the biggest financial conversations in Australia. If you’re wondering what’s next, we’ve got you covered.
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Building a comfortable retirement takes strategic planning and smart decisions about your superannuation. Whether you’re just starting your career or counting down to retirement, understanding how to maximise your super contributions and optimise your investment strategy can significantly impact your future financial security.
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Pascale Helyar-Moray, professional speaker, first-time author, and founder of Grow My Money, is passionate about closing the gender superannuation gap.
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After a quiet October, November brought welcome gains for superannuation members, with strong international share performance leading the way. SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option delivered a 2.4% return for the month, helping to solidify what has been a better-than-expected year.
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Australia’s superannuation system continues its upward trajectory, with returns for the year up 13% and total assets also growing at impressive rates. As at September 2024 total assets have reached $4.1 trillion, of which $2.8 trillion are held within funds regulated by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).
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