Retirement planning - Do you need $1 million to retire?
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How much do I really need in retirement?
A comfortable retirement will look different for everyone, there’s no one-size-fits-all. Here’s how to calculate your own unique retirement number.
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Your retirement journey
There’s a lot to consider in the lead up to retirement, so it’s important to have a plan in place to help you achieve your best possible outcome. Whether retirement is still a few years away or just around the corner, we’re here to help you prepare with confidence.
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Super projection calculator
This calculator helps estimate how much money you could get in retirement, how long your super could last and how adding a few extra dollars to your super now, could make a big difference when it’s time to retire.
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Transition to retirement
A transition to retirement (TTR) strategy lets you access some of your super1, paid to you as an income, while you’re still working and preservation age has been met.
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Planning your retirement - What to think about before you stop working
Depending on when you stop working, you might be retired for 20 years or more. Have you given much thought to what your lifestyle will look like once you stop working?
Get your super sorted
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All you need to know about consolidating your super
By consolidating your super, you put all of it in one place and with one super fund. That means only one set of fees, plus easier account management2.
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Grow your super
There’s more than one way to grow your super for the retirement you want to achieve.
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Insurance through super
With insurance through your super you can protect your income and prepare for the future4.
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Work ratings
The type of work you do impacts the cost of your insurance cover. Find out about how different jobs are classified and if you could be paying less for your insurance.
Income in retirement
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Get a regular income in retirement with Choice Income
You can turn your super into a regular income with an account based pension like a Choice Income account, while keeping the rest of your savings invested.
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Super and the Age Pension
Most Australians are eligible for the Government Age Pension. If you’re among them, you can use it to top up your super.
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Super projection calculator
This calculator helps estimate how much money you could get in retirement, how long your super could last and how adding a few extra dollars to your super now, could make a big difference when it’s time to retire.
Estate planning - who inherits your super?
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Nominate a beneficiary
Your super savings may last 20 years or more when you retire - some of the savings may even outlive you, so it’s important to let us know where you want your money to go.
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Who to nominate and the tax implications
Deciding who gets your super is important. Unlike other assets, your super and any insurance benefits in super you have aren’t considered part of your estate.
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Making, changing or cancelling a binding nomination
For members with a super account use this form to set up a binding nomination or change/cancel a binding nomination.
ESG and responsible investing
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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG management)
We believe companies with good Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) management provide better long-term returns.
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Socially Aware option
Our Socially Aware option aims to provide medium to long-term growth while offering a values-based investment choice for members.
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Making progress on reducing our carbon footprint
AustralianSuper has made a commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in the investment portfolio.
Investments
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AustralianSuper’s Investments
We’re Australia’s largest super fund. We work hard to achieve strong long-term returns3 to help you retire with more.
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Investment guide
Choosing how to invest your super is a big decision. We’ve created a guide that details your options to help you make your decision.
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The benefits of active management
Active management is a hands-on investing approach that aims to help our members achieve their best financial position in retirement.
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Our performance
AustralianSuper’s flagship Balanced investment option has consistently delivered strong long-term performance for members.
Keeping your super safe online
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Online security tips
We're committed to helping you protect your super. Learn about the simple steps you can take to protect your privacy and identity from theft.
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Scam alerts
As one of your biggest investments, super is often a target for scammers. You can find out more about the latest super scams below.
Help with your account
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Find my member number
Having your member number handy can help you stay on top of your super. Not sure what your member number is? There are a few places you can look to find your AustralianSuper member number.
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Forms and fact sheets
Everything you need to know, plus all the things you need to fill in.
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Fees and costs
As Australia's largest super fund, our size and scale help us keep fees and costs lower.
- Transition to Retirement (TTR) can be complex and isn’t suited to everyone. It’s a good idea to get financial advice before deciding if a TTR Income account is right for you.
- Before making a decision to combine your super, consider any fees or charges that may apply, and the effect a transfer may have on benefits in your other fund such as insurance cover. We recommend you consider seeking financial advice. If you wish to claim a tax deduction for personal super contributions, you must lodge a notice of intent to claim a tax deduction with your other fund before you combine your super.
- AustralianSuper Balanced investment option compared to the SuperRatings Fund Crediting Rate Survey - SR50 Balanced (60–76) Index to 30 June 2023. Investment returns aren’t guaranteed. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Returns from equivalent investment options of the ARF and STA super funds are used for periods before 1 July 2006.
- AustralianSuper insurance is provided by TAL Life Limited (the Insurer) ABN 70 050 109 450, AFSL 237848.