Time to think ahead
First Super secures strong returns
August 31st, 2018
First Super was delighted with its crediting rates for the 2017/18 financial year, which were made public in July. The returns showed another year of strong investment performance for our members. The Balanced option (our default MySuper option) returned an impressive 10.68 per cent for the year. Our Growth option returned a solid 11.90 per […]
Retirement planning and superannuation in Australia dates back to the early 1900s. As is the case today, initial schemes were established to provide for people in retirement. Fast forward a century and the complexity of superannuation has spawned a whole new industry dedicated to growing and protecting savings wealth for use in later life, or […]
When thinking back to words of advice that you may have heard from your parents, or have even passed on to your children, what sticks in your mind? “Start saving whilst you are young,” is one of those recommendations that comes to mind and is one that is still used ad nauseam. Why is it […]
How going part time could impact your Super
December 13th, 2016
Almost one-third of Australian workers are part time, up from 28 per cent a decade ago. For some it’s because it’s all that’s available to them, but for many others it’s a lifestyle choice. It might be to spend more time with pre-school children, it might be to care for a family member or it […]
Is salary sacrifice worth it?
September 29th, 2016
Salary sacrificing has the dual benefits of reducing your taxable income and boosting your superannuation.
5 things you didn’t know you could claim on tax
July 6th, 2016
What can you exactly claim on this years tax return? Not sure? Well here are some you may not have considered!