5 easy ways to grow your super

29 January 2026

Think growing your super is complicated? Think again.

In this episode of Super Insider, Ruth and Megan from the Australian Retirement Trust Education team share five simple, practical steps to help you grow your super and make the most of your money for the future.

Whether you’re just starting out, mid-career, or edging closer to retirement, this episode is packed with practical tips, relatable stories, and easy actions that can make a real impact over time.

What you’ll learn: 

  • Why staying engaged with your super really matters
  • How combining super accounts could save you fees
  • When and how extra contributions can make a difference
  • Understanding how your super is invested
  • Why investment choice should match your life stage
  • How insurance inside super works
  • Balancing insurance costs and retirement outcomes
  • Get guidance: tools, advice and support at ART

Super Insider isn’t just a podcast - it’s a trusted guide for our members, helping them feel informed and in control. Whether they’re a few years from retirement or just starting to plan, we’re giving them the knowledge they need in an easy, accessible way. Have you subscribed to Super Insider yet? If not, we’re on all the main platforms.

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Credits

Ruth Weaver - Team Leader – Key Client Education, ART

Megan Ashenden – Education Specialist – Advice, Guidance and Education Delivery, ART

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