Q: I was an Australian citizen, age 37, and had been part of a super fund from about 1993/4. I left Australia in 2001. I see from your 12 legal reasons to cash your super article that I may be able to access my restricted benefit. You write: “Cease employment and have certain pre-1999 super … [Read more...]
Q. How do I find out where my super contributions end up? What I mean is, how do I find out the name of my super fund? Your question is a popular one in Australia, even though super fund members receive member statements from their super funds every year. Know the name of your super fund If … [Read more...]
Q: The investment return on my super fund account doesn’t seem to compare with the investment returns that I read about in the newspapers. Are the newspapers wrong, or am I in a rubbish super fund? A: Every month or two (or more recently, every week it seems) the media reports the … [Read more...]
Here’s a tip that can potentially save you thousands of dollars. Check that your super fund has your tax file number. If you joined a super fund before July 2007, or started your current job before July 2007, then your fund may not have your TFN. Effective since 1 July 2007, when you give your … [Read more...]
Here’s a tip: a quick and easy way to feel instantly richer is to take the following 3 steps: Find out how much money you have sitting in your superannuation account. Locate any lost or forgotten super accounts Consolidate your super accounts, and potentially save thousands of … [Read more...]
When superannuation funds are delivering strong returns, you don’t see much written about the costs of investments, including the costs charged to member accounts by super funds. When returns are poor however, fees become more obvious. Along with investment performance, fees can be an important … [Read more...]
