Set out below are all SuperGuide articles that relate to Women and super.
How super works: A beginner’s guide to superannuation
Super can be a bit of a yawn, until you need it. To get the most out of your retirement years, the sooner you understand how super works the better.
How LISTO works (Low Income Superannuation Tax Offset)
If you can find spare cash to make a contribution into your super account, you could be eligible to receive the LISTO top-up of up to $500 from the government.
Contribution splitting: How to boost your spouse’s super
Splitting your super with your spouse or partner can be a great way to boost your joint retirement savings and possibly save yourself some tax as well.
How much super do I need to retire?
The amount of super YOU need to retire will depend on your personal circumstances, financial resources both inside and outside super and your lifestyle. So before you set an arbitrary super target, block out the fearmongers and think about the big picture.
What age should I retire?
The decision about when to retire is rarely made overnight. It’s a major life event and deserves careful thought and planning. Finances play a big part, but so do your health, your partner’s circumstances and whether you still enjoy your work or are itching to leave.
Women and super: How to beat the odds
When it comes to super, it’s still a man’s world. That means it’s up to women to even the score. We show you how.
Video: How super policy settings work against women
Tracey Spicer talks to Cate Wood, Chair of Women in Super about some of the ways that super policy works against women, and how COVID-19 may widen the super gender gap.
Video: Women and super
Tracey Spicer talks to Natasha Janssens about some of the challenges that women face in building their super, and what to think about if you’re considering taking out some of your super due to COVID-19.
How is super split in a divorce?
When couples divorce, super is often overlooked in favour of more readily accessible assets. While that’s understandable, ignoring super can result in serious financial disadvantage in the long term. Get the lowdown on what happens to super in the event of a relationship breakdown.
How long you can expect to live, and what it means for your super
Life expectancy is a complex topic, so we’ve put together a straightforward guide to help explain the key concepts – enabling you to plan your retirement with a bit more confidence.
Is super better or worse than ever?
Super for Aussie workers has come a long way in the last 150 years. We look at the highs and lows of super since it was first put in place to see if it still stacks up.
Single women and super: How 3 women beat the statistics
If you’re single and a woman, then the super stats are stacked against you. But you can still come out winning in the super stakes if you do what these three smart women did…
What are the super and Age Pension rules for same-sex couples?
It was not that long ago that same-sex couples and families were treated differently to other couples and families for income tax and super law purposes.
Women come out on top in the battle of the sexes for super
New research shows investing in a super fund with more women at the upper echelons could increase balances by as much as $55,000 at retirement.
2019 Federal Election: ALP policies on super, tax and retirement
The 2019 Federal Election has been announced for 18 May, and the ALP are now presenting their campaign policies to the nation.
