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• Get your finances right when times are tight

  You can still save for the future if you’re feeling the pinch—here’s how.

• Super in the gig economy

  Taking charge of your super when you work for yourself doesn’t need to be difficult.

• A Super way to buy your first home?

  The First Home Super Saver Scheme could help you save more for your home deposit – here’s how.

• Should you combine your super?

  There are benefits to combining your super accounts. Our decision tree could help you decide if that’s the right move for you.

• Slow and steady wins the race

  It’s usually best to focus on the big picture with your super, but when it comes to super contributions, it’s the little things that matter.

• A personal assistant for your super

  You may not have a personal assistant to organise your life, but it’s feasible to get personalised support when it comes to how your super is invested.

• Set sail for a super future

  Think like a skipper and use smart navigational tools to steer your super to a great destination.

• Job change and your super

  Changing jobs can be a big deal but managing your super through the process doesn’t have to be.

• 2021-22 super fund returns: an analysis

  High inflation, rising interest rates and market volatility impacted super fund returns in 2021-22, but time is a healer.

• Guide to your member statement

  You will soon receive your superannuation member statement. Here’s a quick guide to help you interpret what it tells you about your super.

• More super, less effort

  Little in life comes for free but some superannuation strategies can help you boost your account balance with barely any outlay.

• The art of after-tax contributions

  What’s super got to do with bonsai? You’d be surprised at the similarities. There are super lessons to learn from people who nurture miniature trees.

• Which before-tax contribution suits you?

  To boost your super balance should you: (a) salary sacrifice or (b) contribute personally? Take our quick quiz.

• Five tips to boost your super

  Here are some clever tips that make topping up your super savings simple.

• Luggage lessons for super

  Packing for your holiday is a bit like preparing your super.

• Kicking super goals in 2022

  New Year, new goals. How to think about personalised goal setting.

• Making the most of super contributions

  Is super a good investment? “Duh” says regular columnist and superannuation expert John Wasiliev.

• Your super: What's under the hood?

  Understanding how your super is invested is a big step towards getting ready for life after work. The good news is—given enough time—it often grows!

• What is super?

  It's one of the most tax-effective ways to save for your retirement, it's compulsory and it's your money. And knowing what super is. and how it works can help you save for a great life after work.

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