Note: This article is updated each year to reflect the latest APRA performance data for Australia’s largest 200 super funds. The latest data was released by APRA in January 2013. The next APRA report is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2014. The Australian Prudential Regulation … [Read more...]
The ATO will soon enjoy a super bonanza of nearly $700 million as a result of the misfortune of those Australians who have ‘lost’ their superannuation through lack of action or ignorance, according to the Federal Government’s 2012/2013 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO). The upside … [Read more...]
Note: The Q&As listed in this article have been revamped and updated for the 2012/2013 year. One of SuperGuide’s more popular initiatives has been the development of a ‘Super for Beginners’ section that answers some of the many questions that we receive from those readers who are new to … [Read more...]
Did you know that billions of dollars is sitting in lost super accounts waiting for Australians to claim the super cash? If you change jobs regularly or you have had part-time jobs while at school or university, then it is highly likely that you have more than one super account. On average, every … [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...]
