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Super for beginners

Super for beginners

This section will help you understand the fundamentals about superannuation, whether you are a complete beginner or need a refresher about how super works.

Learn the basics about super fees and charges, how super is taxed and how super investing works.

Also included are practical guides on essential super housekeeping steps, including how to read your super statement, how to benchmark your super fund and compare it to other super funds, and how to find lost super and consolidate your accounts.

Learn about the key aspects about super basics in the following SuperGuide articles:

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How to read a super fund PDS

How to read a super fund PDS

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What to teach your (big) kids about super

What to teach your (big) kids about super

How superannuation works: Super for beginners guide

How superannuation works: Super for beginners guide

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Super fund fees and charges you need to know about

Super fund fees and charges you need to know about

How to benchmark your super fund

How to benchmark your super fund

Making superannuation contributions: Super for beginners guide

Making superannuation contributions: Super for beginners guide

Consolidating super accounts: What to consider first

Consolidating super accounts: What to consider first

How to find your lost super

How to find your lost super

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10 hidden perks that make your super account even better

10 hidden perks that make your super account even better

How superannuation is taxed: Super for beginners guide

How superannuation is taxed: Super for beginners guide

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How to compare super funds in 7 easy steps

How to compare super funds in 7 easy steps

How to invest your superannuation: Super for beginners guide

How to invest your superannuation: Super for beginners guide

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Can I get free financial advice?

Can I get free financial advice?

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10 points to check on your annual super fund statement

10 points to check on your annual super fund statement

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Does super bamboozle you? Take this quick quiz to learn some of the super fundamentals.

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What to teach your (big) kids about super

May 24, 2022

If your kids are old enough to have scored their first fulltime or part-time job, now’s the time to pass on everything you wish you’d known about super at their age.

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10 super housekeeping tips for EOFY 2021–22

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How superannuation works: Super for beginners guide

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Super tips and strategies if you are in your 60s or 70s

February 28, 2022

In your 60s and 70s, super is still very important. There are important decisions to make and you need to keep a close eye on how your super investments are performing. Here are some tips on what to keep an eye on.

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What is myGov and how do I use it?

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How myGov can help you keep track of your super

February 1, 2022

Keeping track of your super can be time-consuming and difficult, but linking the ATO’s online services to your myGov account makes it easy – and secure.

Consolidating super accounts: What to consider first

Consolidating super accounts: What to consider first

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Multiple super accounts cost you unnecessary fees and reduce your retirement savings. Learn how best to consolidate (or rollover) your super accounts.

How to find your lost super

How to find your lost super

October 14, 2021

A government push to reunite people with their lost super is gaining traction, but there is still plenty of money left on the table.

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10 hidden perks that make your super account even better

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There are lots of overlooked benefits that come with your super account, so it’s worth checking out what it can provide.

Super scams: What are they and how do you avoid them?

Super scams: What are they and how do you avoid them?

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Scams are on the rise and evolving all the time. We show you how to spot them and keep your money safe.

What are the accumulation and retirement phases of super?

What are the accumulation and retirement phases of super?

December 3, 2020

Superannuation has two broad phases – the accumulation and retirement phases, but it’s important to note that they aren’t distinct. Someone can have some of their super in accumulation and some in retirement.

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Super tips and strategies if you are in your 20s

October 6, 2020

When you’re in your 20s, retirement can seem a long way off, but there are some important things you can do. Here are our 10 top tips to ensure your savings stay on the right track.

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Super tips and strategies if you are in your 30s or 40s

October 6, 2020

You’ve barely reached mid-career and retirement can still seem a long way off. But there are some important things you need to check when it comes to your super, so here are 10 top tips to help ensure your retirement plans are on track.

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Super tips and strategies if you are in your 50s

October 6, 2020

In your 50s you’ve turned the corner and are heading into the final career stretch before retirement. So now’s the time to start paying closer interest to your super and ensuring you are set up to reach your retirement goals.

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