There are 10 articles in this Pensions - what it is and how to take one Series
  • Beginner / Advanced
    10 m

    How can I get my super?

    Pensions

    To access your super you need to either have reached a certain age - at or near retirement - or met other strict employment-based conditions.

  • Beginner / Advanced
    10 m

    The most common pension

    Pensions

    Once you've retired and have met the minimum age requirement, you can start an account-based pension.

  • Total SMSF
    Beginner / Advanced
    8 m

    Transition to retirement

    Pensions

    As you get older, transition to retirement pensions let you draw an income from your super while you are still working.

  • Beginner / Advanced
    10 m

    Wills and super: six things to consider

    Managing my portfolio and super strategies

    If you've ever made a will, the treatment you gave the family home was probably a top priority. But what about your super? It is equally as important.

  • Beginner / Advanced
    6 m

    When dividends aren’t important

    Managing my portfolio and super strategies

    Profit from a dividend and from capital gains is the same. So why are we always hunting for yield? Stop searching and look at your total return.

  • Beginner / Advanced
    15 m

    Term deposits explained

    Defensive investments and fixed income

    A term deposit is useful for anyone interested in low-risk investing, particularly people who are very close to or already in retirement.

  • Beginner / Advanced
    4 m

    Why you need cash for pension payments

    Managing my portfolio and super strategies

    Living off your super means you need to have enough cash to fund three years worth of pension payments. We tell you how to do it and why it's important.

  • Complete Super
    Beginner / Advanced
    1.47 m

    Over 55? Tips to boost your super

    Pensions

    A Transition to Retirement Pension might be your ticket to boosting your super or working a few less hours. Plus there can be a great tax advantage.

  • Beginner / Advanced
    5 m

    How does taking a pension work?

    Pensions

    When it comes time to rely on a pension, from either your super or the government, it’s helpful to understand how the payments actually work.

  • Beginner / Advanced
    1.56 m

    The golden rule for your cash in retirement

    Pensions

    Whether you are approaching retirement or already retired, you need to manage your cash very carefully so you can always pay yourself.