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Super balance strategies and considerations for couples

Superannuation plays a vital role in helping Australians plan and save for their retirement and while each person has their own super account, their own contribution limits and their own personal caps, couples can benefit from taking a combined approach.

Equalising member balances, coordinating contribution strategies and making joint investment choices should all be considered when developing a couple’s retirement plan and will often assist in maximising combined retirement savings.

Why a combined spouse approach works

The Australian superannuation system contains various rules and restrictions on the level of contributions that individuals can make each year, based on their total super balance (TSB), that is, the sum of all balances that you hold in all your superannuation funds.

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