Super Insider Retire earlier: Superannuation contribution strategies
In this Super Insider episode, we’ll cover how you may be able to retire earlier by adding extra money to your superannuation. Our experts will explain the different types of super contributions. Discover how small contributions can lead to significant growth, ways you may be able to reduce your taxable income and how the government co-contribution scheme supports low-income earners. You’ll also learn how downsizer contributions work, and why you might want to split your super with your spouse.
Here's what’s covered:
2.27 What is the Super Guarantee?
3.54 What are before-tax contributions?
7.21 What are after-tax contributions?
10.21 What's the Federal Government co-contribution?
11.22 What are downsizer super contributions?
14.04 What are spouse super contributions?
14.50 What’s super splitting?
20.46 Where can I get more information?
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April Smith, Australian Retirement Trust Member Education Officer
Kane Everingham, Australian Retirement Trust Team Leader Member Education
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