Managing your super.

This video looks at the basics of superannuation and why it’s important to take control of your super now. Having an understanding of your super, how it works, and what you can do to maximise it will help you work toward a more financially independent retirement.
What we'll cover:
0:00 Intro to ‘Managing your super’.
1:25 What is superannuation?
2:10 Why do we have superannuation?
4:00 Comparing ASFA’s comfortable retirement standard with the age pension.
5:40 How much do you need invested?
7:20 How does superannuation work?
8:50 Superannuation contributions.
11:05 Salary sacrificing super contributions.
12:30 Government co-contributions and investment earnings.
13:40 Different types of super.
15:45 Super investments.
16:35 Investing in super or outside of super.
17:40 Fees and taxes.
18:45 Insurance in super.
19:45 Accessing your super.
20:40 Transition to retirement.
22:00 What happens to your super when you die?
22:55 Other circumstances when you can access your super.
24:15 5 things to find out about your super.
26:15 Where to get more information about super.
26:40 Thanks and next steps.
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