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Women and super

Women retire with less super on average than men because they earn less, so receive lower compulsory employer contributions, and are more likely to take time out of the paid workforce to care for family.

Women also live longer than men, so their retirement savings need to stretch further, and their super can particularly suffer in the event of a divorce.

Learn more about the key issues for women and super in the following SuperGuide articles:

Retirement planning case study: Single woman, aged 52

January 5, 2021

Women and super: How to beat the odds

October 9, 2020

Video: How super policy settings work against women

September 15, 2020

Contribution splitting: How to boost your spouse’s super

July 1, 2020

Single women and super: How 3 women beat the statistics

August 10, 2019

Health Check: Why do women live longer than men?

June 10, 2019

Women come out on top in the battle of the sexes for super

May 1, 2019

Gender inequality in retirement income

February 15, 2019

Set out below are all SuperGuide articles that relate to Women and super.

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What age should I retire?

December 1, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

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

October 9, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

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.

How super works: A beginner’s guide to superannuation

October 1, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

However well you think you understand superannuation, it always pays to refresh yourself on the basics.

Video: How super policy settings work against women

September 15, 2020 by Tracey Spicer Leave a Comment

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

July 10, 2020 by Tracey Spicer Leave a Comment

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.

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Contribution splitting: How to boost your spouse’s super

July 1, 2020 by Janine Mace Leave a Comment

Topping up your spouse’s super account can be an easy way to build the nest egg you have to share during your retirement. Here are two easy ways to boost your spouse’s super balance.

How LISTO works (Low Income Superannuation Tax Offset)

June 17, 2020 by Janine Mace Leave a Comment

Finding extra dollars to put into your super account can be difficult, so receiving a $500 payment from the government can be a welcome boost for your retirement savings.

How much super do I need to retire?

February 11, 2020 by Barbara Drury 3 Comments

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.

How is super split in a divorce?

February 1, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

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

January 14, 2020 by Janine Mace 2 Comments

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.

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Is super better or worse than ever?

September 4, 2019 by Penny Pryor Leave a Comment

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

August 10, 2019 by Penny Pryor Leave a Comment

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?

May 13, 2019 by Janine Mace Leave a Comment

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

May 1, 2019 by Alexandra Cain Leave a Comment

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

April 22, 2019 by SuperGuide Leave a Comment

The 2019 Federal Election has been announced for 18 May, and the ALP are now presenting their campaign policies to the nation.

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