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Superannuation

The superannuation balance you'll need for a comfortable retirement just went up

| Sebastian Bowen

Retirement has never been more expensive.

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Average superannuation balance at age 49 versus what you really need

| Samantha Menzies

How much do you have in your super?

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Is your superannuation investing on track to retire in 10 years?

| Leigh Gant

Retirement is closer than you think. Are you ready?

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Warning: This superannuation myth could derail your retirement

| Samantha Menzies

So many Aussies make the same mistake.

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Here is the average Australian superannuation balance at age 62 in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

And how to catch up if you’re behind.

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The $100,000 superannuation mistake many Australians make in their 40s

| Samantha Menzies

Are you guilty of making this mistake?

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Here is the average Australian superannuation balance at 50 in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Want a comfortable retirement? Here's how much you need in super.

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Retirement

Can you afford to retire in 2026? Find out in 2 minutes

| Leigh Gant

Before you decide to retire in 2026, take two minutes to pressure-test your finances the smart way.

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Superannuation

Why I'd buy high-yield ASX dividend shares for superannuation in retirement

| Tristan Harrison

High-yield ASX dividend shares can make a lot of sense in retirement.

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Top ASX shares to buy for your superannuation fund in May 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Is your super working hard for you?

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Superannuation

Guess how many Australians know their superannuation balance?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal how much you need in superannuation to properly enjoy your retirement.

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Retirement

Will you need to keep working after retirement?

| Bronwyn Allen

Two-thirds of Australians say they plan to continue working beyond their retirement age.

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Superannuation

Is the Bank of Mum and Dad now expanding to superannuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Three in four Australians are planning to give some of their superannuation as an inheritance to loved ones.

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Retirement

Australians overestimate how much they need in retirement: report

| Bronwyn Allen

A new survey shows Australians think they need $1.6 million to retire.

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Superannuation

Which asset class are self-managed superannuation funds abandoning in favour of shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

And which ASX stocks are the most popular among SMSF investors?

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Superannuation

Which ASX shares I'd buy in a superannuation fund for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d definitely buy these ASX shares for income in superannuation.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation is enough to retire comfortably in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal exactly how much a comfortable retirement costs per year.

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Why superannuation funds love these 3 ASX 200 shares 

| Kate O'Brien

Superannuation shares can offer stability, dividend income, and the prospect of capital growth.

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Where do Australian self-managed superannuation funds invest their money?

| Bronwyn Allen

More than 1.1 million Australians have a self-managed super fund. We analyse their investment choices.

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Here's the difference topping up superannuation in your 20s can make to your wealth

| Tristan Harrison

How much richer can we be by adding a bit more money in superannuation?

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1 BIG reason your ASX shares could be underperforming your superannuation

| Sebastian Bowen

Have you checked your superannuation balance recently?

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What's the average superannuation balance at retirement in Australia?

| Bronwyn Allen

Is it enough to fund the decades ahead?

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Top ASX shares to buy for your superannuation fund in April 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

These ASX shares could make SUPER long-term investments right now!

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 50 in 2024

| James Mickleboro

How does your super compare to the average person?

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Superannuation

How to turn $10,000 into $434,000 worth of superannuation with this ONE move

| Mitchell Lawler

If I wanted to be sure I can live my best life in retirement, I'd apply this 1 simple super…

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Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 80 in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

The average balance for an 80-year-old might shock you.

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Superannuation

Here's how much your superannuation has grown in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

We've got some good news when it comes to your super fund.

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Superannuation

How much do you need to manage your own superannuation?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is an SMSF the right fit for you and your retirement?

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Superannuation

How do you know which ASX shares your superannuation is invested in?

| Sebastian Bowen

Finding the shares in your super fund is easier than you'd think.

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Top 10 superannuation funds for growth in 2023 revealed: Chant West

| Bronwyn Allen

2023 was the 11th year out of 12 for positive returns among superannuation funds with growth strategies.

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Worried you won't have enough superannuation for retirement? You're not alone

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you have a plan for retirement yet?

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Do you want the good news or the bad news on how stock market volatility is impacting your superannuation?

| Sebastian Bowen

How does share market volatility impact your super fund?

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ETFs

Could these ASX ETFs soon play a bigger role in Aussie super funds?

| Sebastian Bowen

Which Vanguard ETFs will the company's new superannuation product possibly offer?

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do you really need in retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

Superannuation can help people retire. But how much of a nest egg is needed?

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Share Market News

Your super fund could be run by the Future Fund one day

| Sebastian Bowen

Calls for a shakeup in the national superannuation scheme could see the Future Fund providing super services for Aussies...

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Superannuation

CBA (ASX:CBA) just failed the government's superannuation test

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA might have a super problem...

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Bank Shares

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price on watch after news its ditching super

| Brooke Cooper

The Suncorp Group Limited (ASX: SUN) share price is on watch after news from the company it will be selling…

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Superannuation

How much extra should you add to super?

| Tristan Harrison

Superannuation is an attractive way to save for retirement, how much extra should you add to your superannuation?

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Tax

Superannuation & salary sacrificing: What is it and is it worth it?

| Ken Hall

Salary sacrificing is an option available to many Australians through their employment contract and compensation arrangements – so what is…

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