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Superannuation

Superannuation is one of the biggest levers Australians have for building long-term wealth, yet most people have only a fuzzy sense of whether their balance is on track. It's a question worth asking regularly. For instance, Australian super funds saw a sharp rebound in April 2026, recovering from a rough patch the month before, which shows just how quickly balances can swing with the market. This collection from The Motley Fool Australia rounds up the latest super news and guidance, covering how your balance compares at different ages and strategies for boosting your nest egg before retirement.

Recent Superannuation News

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Average superannuation balance at age 57 in Australia, versus what you actually need to retire comfortably

| Samantha Menzies

Find out if your superannuation is on track.

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How much is needed in superannuation for $2,000 in weekly passive income?

| Cameron England

Let's look at what's needed in retirement savings.

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How much superannuation do you need to retire at 55?

| Mark Verhoeven

Retiring at 55 needs two pools of money.

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How much passive income could I earn from a $500,000 superannuation balance?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what you could earn off your $500,000 superannuation balance?

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How much superannuation do I need to retire comfortably at age 58?

| Samantha Menzies

How does your superannuation balance compare?

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3 ASX dividend stocks I'd buy for a $5,000 annual superannuation income boost

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how I’d aim to supersize my superannuation with three top ASX dividend shares.

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How much is needed in superannuation to target a $90,000 annual passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can unlock tens of thousands of dollars in dividends through superannuation.

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How much do I need in my superannuation to receive a $6,200 monthly passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

Invest your super wisely and you could live like royalty in retirement.

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This superannuation rule is costing Aussies $411 million a year. Is it impacting you?

| Bernd Struben

The Super Members Council is looking to scrap a rule costing Australians $411 million in superannuation contributions.

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How much superannuation is needed to target $8,000 per month in passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

The higher your superannuation balance is, the more passive income you can earn in retirement.

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How to build a $500,000 self-managed superannuation fund

| Grace Alvino

Here are the steps I would take to build a sizeable superannuation.

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The costly superannuation mistake many Aussies make at age 55

| Samantha Menzies

Every $5 loss in your superannuation today can snowball into a significant sum by the time you come to retire.

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Want to retire at 60? Here are 3 superannuation tricks to achieve the dream

| Mark Verhoeven

Three strategies to bring your retirement date forward.

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How much is needed in superannuation to target a $6,000 monthly passive income?

| Cameron England

I've run the numbers on what you'll need for a comfortable retirement.

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How much superannuation do you need to retire on $80,000 a year?

| Mark Verhoeven

The number is smaller than Australians would imagine.

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How much superannuation is needed to target $5,000 per month in passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

How big is your nest egg for retirement?

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How much superannuation do I need to retire comfortably at age 62?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what a comfortable retirement looks like, and how much it'll cost.

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How much is needed in superannuation to target a $12,000 monthly passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

This is what it would take to unlock $144,000 of annual passive income.

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Want to retire at 60? This superannuation hack could help

| Marc Van Dinther

This strategy helps reduce work without sacrificing financial security.

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Why these 2 ASX ETFs could be the best dividend funds for retirees

| Aaron Bell

These two funds could be set and forget options for passive income.

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How much is needed in superannuation to target a $80,000 annual passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors could unlock a full-time income thanks to superannuation investing.

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How much passive income could I earn from a $600,000 superannuation balance?

| Samantha Menzies

Your superannuation balance can help to build a great passive income for retirement.

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3 superannuation mistakes that could stop you retiring comfortably at 60

| Leigh Gant

The wrong strategy could cost you years of retirement freedom.

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How much superannuation do I need to retire comfortably at 60?

| Mark Verhoeven

The benchmarks assume retirement at 67, not 60.

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How much do I need in superannuation to receive $10,000 per month in passive income?

| Cameron England

Let's see exactly what's necessary to hit this goal.

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How much superannuation is needed to target a $100,000 annual passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

This level of passive income could significantly boost your retirement lifestyle.

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How to boost your superannuation income with these top ASX dividend stocks

| Bernd Struben

These ASX dividend shares can help lift your superannuation income in those golden years.

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3 great dividend shares to target this week to complement your super

| Aaron Bell

These three stocks offer above average yields.

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Average superannuation balance for 51- vs 61-year-olds in Australia. How does yours compare?

| Samantha Menzies

And is the average balance enough to live your dream retirement lifestyle?

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How much is needed in superannuation to target a $7,000 monthly passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

This is what it would take to unlock $84,000 of annual passive income.

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Average superannuation balance at age 60, versus what you actually need to retire comfortably

| Samantha Menzies

At age 60, you've officially hit the preservation and can access your superannuation under certain conditions.

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The bring-forward rule just got bigger. Here's what that means for your superannuation

| Mark Verhoeven

Bigger caps, new thresholds, and one costly trap.

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3 shares with above-average dividend yields to supplement your superannuation

| Aaron Bell

These three stocks offer attractive yields.

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How much do I need in superannuation to receive $5000 per month in passive income?

| Cameron England

Planning ahead can make retiring all the more enjoyable.

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Retirement

How much superannuation do I need to retire comfortably at age 63?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's how much a comfortable retirement would cost.

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How much do I need in my superannuation to earn $60k annual passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

Retirees with a passive income this high could live a wonderful retirement lifestyle.

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How much do I need in my superannuation to earn $7k per month in passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's how to invest your superannuation to boost your wealth in retirement.

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How to give your child a $75,000 superannuation head start

| Cameron England

How soon can you get started with saving for your child's future?

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Which superannuation fund outperformed its peers last financial year?

| Cameron England

It's been another strong year for retirement savings.

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Average superannuation balance for 56 vs 66-year-olds in 2026. How does yours compare?

| Samantha Menzies

And how does the average balance compare to what you need to live your dream retirement lifestyle?

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