Ready to retire? Understand your superannuation options at retirement
9 October 2024
Do you know how you’ll set up your finances once you’ve stopped working full time? If you want to understand your options at retirement and how to access your super, this Super Insider episode has been made for you. It’s one of our popular Q&A sessions where we unpack how to plan for the lifestyle you’ve worked your whole life for.
We cover some of our most frequently asked questions like:
- Ready to retire?
- What's the age that I can retire?
- What does preservation age mean?
- How much should I aim to save before I retire?
- How do I start using my super?
- When can I access the Age Pension?
- How will tax affect my income in retirement?
- What's the downsizer super contribution?
- What happens to my super when I pass away?
Whether you’re winding down work, or are planning to retire soon, this is the episode that will keep you on track.
Join our community of people keen to live their best retirement. Because the more you know about super, the more you can plan for your future. Subscribe to Super Insider now with the links below.
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CREDITS
Ruth Weaver, Australian Retirement Trust Education Manager
Adele Fisk, Australian Retirement Trust Financial Advise
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