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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at 50

| James Mickleboro

How does your balance stack up? Let's compare them.

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Here's the average superannuation balance at age 64 in Australia

| Samantha Menzies

Are you on track for a comfortable retirement?

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Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at pension age

| Leigh Gant

See how your super stacks up at pension age and what it might really take for a comfortable retirement.

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Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at 60

| James Mickleboro

Are you on track for a comfortable retirement? Let's find out.

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Solid superannuation gains continue to roll in

| Cameron England

Let's take a look.

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Finally got access to your superannuation? Here's what other people choose to do

| Bronwyn Allen

Once you gain full access to your superannuation, AustralianSuper says there are two main options.

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8 common superannuation mistakes costing you a fortune

| Samantha Menzies

And here's how to fix it.

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When can you access your superannuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Did you know you don't need to retire to gain access to your superannuation savings?

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Recent Superannuation News

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Here's the average Aussie super balance at 40 and how to get ahead

| Leigh Gant

Here’s how growth and compounding can supercharge wealth from 40.

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How to boost your superannuation balance in your 50s

| James Mickleboro

These tips could help you retire with more than you need.

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Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 52

| Bronwyn Allen

Is it enough to ensure a financially comfortable retirement down the track?

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10 most popular ASX shares being bought by self-managed superannuation investors in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

Which ASX stocks are SMSF investors favouring in the new financial year?

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Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 60

| James Mickleboro

How does your balance stack up against the average?

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Retirement

The average Australian super balance at age 55 and 3 ways to close the gap

| Leigh Gant

Here's three simple steps to boost savings and strengthen financial confidence before leaving the workforce.

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Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 49

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the average balance and whether it's enough to ensure a comfortable lifestyle in retirement.

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares are wealthy investors buying in FY26?

| Bronwyn Allen

Which stocks are attracting the 'smart money'?

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Are your superannuation contributions as high as other Australian workers?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's the average personal superannuation contribution in Australia. Are you putting in more, or less?

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How much will your superannuation go up in FY26?

| Bronwyn Allen

Will it be another year of double-digit returns for Australian superannuation funds?

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Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 50

| James Mickleboro

How do you compare? Let's see what the average Aussie's nest egg looks like.

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How much superannuation should I have at my age?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's a quick way to make sure you are on track for a comfortable retirement at age 67.

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Superannuation

Is Telstra a superannuation portfolio staple?

| Leigh Gant

Let's take a look.

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10 best superannuation funds of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

The best-performing Australian superannuation fund delivered an impressive 12.9% total return.

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Superannuation

Here's what the average superannuation fund returned in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Did your superannuation fund meet or exceed these industry benchmarks?

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Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 55

| James Mickleboro

How does your superannuation compare? Let's find out.

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33% of Aussies don't know their superannuation balance. Here's how much you should have now

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's how much super you need at your age now to ensure a comfortable retirement down the track.

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I want to add these 3 ASX ETFs to my super fund. Here's why.

| Sebastian Bowen

Trump's trade policies are prompting me to revaluate my super fund...

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Your superannuation will get a boost from tomorrow. Here's how

| Bronwyn Allen

Every Australian worker will receive more superannuation from their employer from tomorrow.

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Superannuation

What's the average superannuation balance at retirement age? (That's 67)

| Bronwyn Allen

And is it enough to fund a comfortable retirement lifestyle?

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 40

| James Mickleboro

Are you on target for a comfortable retirement? Let's find out.

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Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 70

| James Mickleboro

How does your balance stack up compared to the average?

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Here's why Australians invested $55.7 billion via superannuation contributions last year

| Bronwyn Allen

We also reveal how much super savings you should have at your age now to fund a comfortable retirement.

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Superannuation

Are your superannuation fees too high? APRA reveals latest industry medians

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the median annual fees for MySuper, platform, and non-platform TDP superannuation products.

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Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 60

| James Mickleboro

Are you on track for a comfortable retirement? Let's find out.

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Superannuation

Here's how Australian superannuation funds are weathering the tariff turmoil

| Bronwyn Allen

Chant West data reveals how each type of superannuation fund is performing amid the market volatility.

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Superannuation

Which industry Super funds were most popular in FY24?

| Aaron Bell

New research shows who Aussies are choosing to trust with their retirement funds.

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3 essential tips to maximise a superannuation fund at any age

| Sebastian Bowen

Some simple changes can make a big difference...

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Resources Shares

Guess which prominent Super fund just offloaded its remaining Mineral Resources shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

This super fund has had enough.

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What super balance do I need to reach to retire on $50,000 a year?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what would be required for a comfortable retirement.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 50

| James Mickleboro

Are you on track for a comfortable retirement? Let's dig into the numbers.

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AustralianSuper sticks with US stocks despite recent turmoil

| Bronwyn Allen

AustralianSuper’s head of international equities says they won't be shifting focus to Europe.

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Superannuation and Wealth: The path of Australia's top earners

| Zach Bristow

Here's the latest findings.

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How do super funds manage volatility?

| Sebastian Bowen

Volatility can be scary, but it isn't always bad.

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How much superannuation do you really need in retirement?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if you really need $1 million for a comfortable retirement.

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Should you set up an annuity in your superannuation?

| James Mickleboro

Would you get more value by investing some of your hard-earned money into an annuity during retirement?

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Is my superannuation on track?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's how much superannuation you should have at your age right now to fund a comfortable retirement later.

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How is superannuation taxed in Australia?

| Aaron Bell

Want to add or withdraw from your super? Here’s how you will be taxed. 

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How much superannuation do I need to retire at 60 in Australia?

| Aaron Bell

Looking to retire at 60? Here’s a guide on how much super you might need.

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How much could your superannuation balance grow by the time you turn 70?

| Tristan Harrison

Our wealth can grow significantly in the coming decades.

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