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Retirement. It’s all put under this one big label. But scratch the surface and you’ll find there’s a lot more to life’s twilight years than you may realise. Every decade our spending, lifestyles, and needs change. So how do you plan for such a gigantic undertaking? In this episode, we sit down with Rest expert, Pete, and break down the three major stages of retirement – showing you how to prepare for life’s grand finale.

Show notes

Calculator: https://rest.com.au/tools-advice/tools/calculators/budget

Article: https://rest.com.au/tools-advice/learning-centre/super-tips/retirement-planning-checklist

Digital advice: https://rest.com.au/tools-advice/advice/retirement-health-check

Phone advice: https://rest.com.au/tools-advice/advice/advice-phone-form

Article: https://rest.com.au/super/grow-my-super/downsizer-contributions

Disclaimer:

Product issued by Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited ABN 39 001 987 739, AFSL 240003 (Rest), trustee of Retail Employees Superannuation Trust ABN 62 653 671 394 (Fund). Any advice is general and does not take account of your own objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice, consider if it’s appropriate for you. Before deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold this product, consider the PDS and TMD at rest.com.au/pds.

The cost of providing financial services is included in the fees as disclosed in the relevant PDS. Rest and the Fund do not charge additional fees or pay or obtain commissions for advice provided. Rest employees are paid a salary and do not receive commissions or fees for the advice provided to you. They may receive a performance related bonus that takes into account the financial services provided. Super Investment Management Pty Limited, a wholly owned company of Rest, manages some of the Fund’s investments. Rest has no other relationships or associations with any related body corporate or product issuer that might reasonably be expected to influence Rest in providing financial services. For more information, contact us at rest.com.au/contact-us.

Rest Advice is provided by MUFG Retire360 Pty Limited ABN 36 105 811 836, AFSL 258145 (Retire360). It consists of advice provided by Rest Advisers who are authorised representatives of Retire360 and Digital Advice (Contributions Optimiser, Retirement Health Check and Investment Choice Solution). Rest members can access Rest Advice without incurring additional fees for simple financial advice about their Rest account. An additional fee is payable for complex advice. We will inform you about any additional fees before the advice is given. Refer to the Rest Advice and Retire360 Financial Services Guide for further information.

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That’s it! We’ve had enough of the fake super news! Today, Ange, Andy and Sam are fact-checking the sceptics and setting things straight. How do you find out how much super you have? And where do your super fees go? Find out in this episode of the podcast.

Podcast: Episode 1: Super 101: What is super and how does it work

Article: What is super? How does it work?

Article: Early access to super: Financial Hardship

Download: Get the Rest app to check your balance

Webpage: An overview of Rest’s fees

Disclaimer:

Disclaimer:

Product issued by Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited ABN 39 001 987 739, AFSL 240003 (Rest), trustee of Retail Employees Superannuation Trust ABN 62 653 671 394 (Fund). Any advice is general and does not take account of your own objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice, consider if it’s appropriate for you. Before deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold this product, consider the PDS and TMD at rest.com.au/pds.

The cost of providing financial services is included in the fees as disclosed in the relevant PDS. Rest and the Fund do not charge additional fees or pay or obtain commissions for advice provided. Rest employees are paid a salary and do not receive commissions or fees for the advice provided to you. They may receive a performance related bonus that takes into account the financial services provided. Super Investment Management Pty Limited, a wholly owned company of Rest, manages some of the Fund’s investments. Rest has no other relationships or associations with any related body corporate or product issuer that might reasonably be expected to influence Rest in providing financial services. For more information, contact us at rest.com.au/contact-us.

Rest Advice is provided by MUFG Retire360 Pty Limited ABN 36 105 811 836, AFSL 258145 (Retire360). It consists of advice provided by Rest Advisers who are authorised representatives of Retire360 and Digital Advice (Contributions Optimiser, Retirement Health Check and Investment Choice Solution). Rest members can access Rest Advice without incurring additional fees for simple financial advice about their Rest account. An additional fee is payable for complex advice. We will inform you about any additional fees before the advice is given. Refer to the Rest Advice and Retire360 Financial Services Guide for further information.

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Ange and Andy sit down with Sam from Rest to break down what happens to super after you pass away. Learn what a beneficiary is, the different types of nominations you can make, and how you might give the right people the best possible chance of claiming your super when you go.

Nominating a beneficiary with Rest: https://rest.com.au/super/manage-my-super/nominating-a-beneficiary What happens to super when you die: https://rest.com.au/super/learn/life-events/super-when-you-die Make your binding death benefit nomination: https://rest.com.au/rest_web/media/documents/tools-advice/resources/forms/nom-of-beneficiaries-super-webs.pdf

Disclaimer:

Product issued by Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited ABN 39 001 987 739, AFSL 240003 (Rest), trustee of Retail Employees Superannuation Trust ABN 62 653 671 394 (Fund). Any advice is general and does not take account of your own objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice, consider if it’s appropriate for you. Before deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold this product, consider the PDS and TMD at rest.com.au/pds.

The cost of providing financial services is included in the fees as disclosed in the relevant PDS. Rest and the Fund do not charge additional fees or pay or obtain commissions for advice provided. Rest employees are paid a salary and do not receive commissions or fees for the advice provided to you. They may receive a performance related bonus that takes into account the financial services provided. Super Investment Management Pty Limited, a wholly owned company of Rest, manages some of the Fund’s investments. Rest has no other relationships or associations with any related body corporate or product issuer that might reasonably be expected to influence Rest in providing financial services. For more information, contact us at rest.com.au/contact-us.

Rest Advice is provided by MUFG Retire360 Pty Limited ABN 36 105 811 836, AFSL 258145 (Retire360). It consists of advice provided by Rest Advisers who are authorised representatives of Retire360 and Digital Advice (Contributions Optimiser, Retirement Health Check and Investment Choice Solution). Rest members can access Rest Advice without incurring additional fees for simple financial advice about their Rest account. An additional fee is payable for complex advice. We will inform you about any additional fees before the advice is given. Refer to the Rest Advice and Retire360 Financial Services Guide for further information.

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Curious how having a baby can impact your or your spouse's super? It’s time to baby-proof your future finances in episode five of the Super Simple Chats podcast.

Sarah O’Brien is back to talk to Ange and Alex about how having a baby impacts your super. Plus, you’ll learn different ways to bridge the gap between men and women’s super balances.

Links:

Gender Super Gap - https://rest.com.au/super/understanding-super/women-and-super

Right Lane Forces at Work Report - https://www.rightlane.com.au/industry-superannuation-report/

Women in Super - https://www.womeninsuper.com.au/

Homelessness & Women - https://ownnsw.org.au/our-work/homelessness/

Super on Parental Leave Pay - https://rest.com.au/why-rest/about-rest/news/super-on-parental-leave-pay-win-for-equity

Gender segregation in the workforce - https://www.wgea.gov.au/publications/gender-segregation-in-australias-workforce

Disclaimer:

Before combining your super, consider which fund is right for you. Check out the fees and costs of your funds plus any benefits that would be lost, such as insurance cover. Make sure your other fund(s) knows about any contributions you intend to claim a tax deduction for, before combining your super. If you have any questions, speak to a licensed financial adviser or visit the ASIC MoneySmart website for more information.

Product issued by Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited ABN 39 001 987 739, AFSL 240003 (Rest), trustee of Retail Employees Superannuation Trust ABN 62 653 671 394 (Fund). Any advice is general and does not take account of your own objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice, consider if it’s appropriate for you. Before deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold this product, consider the PDS and TMD at rest.com.au/pds.

The cost of providing financial services is included in the fees as disclosed in the relevant PDS. Rest and the Fund do not charge additional fees or pay or obtain commissions for advice provided. Rest employees are paid a salary and do not receive commissions or fees for the advice provided to you. They may receive a performance related bonus that takes into account the financial services provided. Super Investment Management Pty Limited, a wholly owned company of Rest, manages some of the Fund’s investments. Rest has no other relationships or associations with any related body corporate or product issuer that might reasonably be expected to influence Rest in providing financial services. For more information, contact us at rest.com.au/contact-us.

Rest Advice is provided by MUFG Retire360 Pty Limited ABN 36 105 811 836, AFSL 258145 (Retire360). It consists of advice provided by Rest Advisers who are authorised representatives of Retire360 and Digital Advice (Contributions Optimiser, Retirement Health Check and Investment Choice Solution). Rest members can access Rest Advice without incurring additional fees for simple financial advice about their Rest account. An additional fee is payable for complex advice. We will inform you about any additional fees before the advice is given. Refer to the Rest Advice and Retire360 Financial Services Guide for further information.

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Think your super is just a nest egg? Think again. Join Ange and Alex as they discuss the often-overlooked world of insurance in super with Bart Healy from Rest. From life insurance through to income protection, learn why having insurance through super could be a secret weapon if the worst were to occur. 

Insurance explained - https://rest.com.au/insurance/understanding-insurance

ATO: Lost & unclaimed super figures - https://www.ato.gov.au/about-ato/research-and-statistics/in-detail/super-statistics/super-accounts-data/super-data-lost-unclaimed-multiple-accounts-and-consolidations/trend-towards-single-accounts

ASIC MoneySmart Life Insurance Claims Comparison Tool - https://moneysmart.gov.au/how-life-insurance-works/life-insurance-claims-comparison-tool

ATO: Multiple super accounts statistics - https://www.ato.gov.au/about-ato/research-and-statistics/in-detail/super-statistics/super-accounts-data/super-data-lost-unclaimed-multiple-accounts-and-consolidations/trend-towards-single-accounts

Income protection statistics for mental health - https://www.tal.com.au/claims/claims-paid

Disclaimer:

Keep in mind that tax rules can be tricky and are always changing. The information provided here is for general informational purposes and should not be considered as tax advice. For advice that fits your own situation, it's best to chat with a licensed tax professional.

Before combining your super, consider which fund is right for you. Check out the fees and costs of your funds plus any benefits that would be lost, such as insurance cover. Make sure your other fund(s) knows about any contributions you intend to claim a tax deduction for, before combining your super. If you have any questions, speak to a licensed financial adviser or visit the ASIC MoneySmart website for more information.

Product issued by Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited ABN 39 001 987 739, AFSL 240003 (Rest), trustee of Retail Employees Superannuation Trust ABN 62 653 671 394 (Fund). Any advice is general and does not take account of your own objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice, consider if it’s appropriate for you. Before deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold this product, consider the PDS and TMD at rest.com.au/pds.

The cost of providing financial services is included in the fees as disclosed in the relevant PDS. Rest and the Fund do not charge additional fees or pay or obtain commissions for advice provided. Rest employees are paid a salary and do not receive commissions or fees for the advice provided to you. They may receive a performance related bonus that takes into account the financial services provided. Super Investment Management Pty Limited, a wholly owned company of Rest, manages some of the Fund’s investments. Rest has no other relationships or associations with any related body corporate or product issuer that might reasonably be expected to influence Rest in providing financial services. For more information, contact us at rest.com.au/contact-us.

Rest Advice is provided by MUFG Retire360 Pty Limited ABN 36 105 811 836, AFSL 258145 (Retire360). It consists of advice provided by Rest Advisers who are authorised representatives of Retire360 and Digital Advice (Contributions Optimiser, Retirement Health Check and Investment Choice Solution). Rest members can access Rest Advice without incurring additional fees for simple financial advice about their Rest account. An additional fee is payable for complex advice. We will inform you about any additional fees before the advice is given. Refer to the Rest Advice and Retire360 Financial Services Guide for further information.

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Discover how to romance your super with Ange and Alex, as they chat with Matt Balderson from Rest about the five love languages of superannuation: quality time, acts of service, physical touch (hello, app downloads!), words of affirmation, and receiving gifts (in the form of contributions). Swipe right on your super.

Personal super contributions - https://rest.com.au/super/grow-my-super/personal-contributions

ATO estimate my super tool - https://www.ato.gov.au/calculators-and-tools/super-estimate-my-super

Government Co-Contribution Scheme - https://rest.com.au/super/grow-my-super/government-co-contributions

LISTO explained - https://rest.com.au/super/grow-my-super/listo

Disclaimer:

Keep in mind that tax rules can be tricky and are always changing. The information provided here is for general informational purposes and should not be considered as tax advice. For advice that fits your own situation, it's best to chat with a licensed tax professional.

Product issued by Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited ABN 39 001 987 739, AFSL 240003 (Rest), trustee of Retail Employees Superannuation Trust ABN 62 653 671 394 (Fund). Any advice is general and does not take account of your own objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice, consider if it’s appropriate for you. Before deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold this product, consider the PDS and TMD at rest.com.au/pds.

The cost of providing financial services is included in the fees as disclosed in the relevant PDS. Rest and the Fund do not charge additional fees or pay or obtain commissions for advice provided. Rest employees are paid a salary and do not receive commissions or fees for the advice provided to you. They may receive a performance related bonus that takes into account the financial services provided. Super Investment Management Pty Limited, a wholly owned company of Rest, manages some of the Fund’s investments. Rest has no other relationships or associations with any related body corporate or product issuer that might reasonably be expected to influence Rest in providing financial services. For more information, contact us at rest.com.au/contact-us.

Rest Advice is provided by MUFG Retire360 Pty Limited ABN 36 105 811 836, AFSL 258145 (Retire360). It consists of advice provided by Rest Advisers who are authorised representatives of Retire360 and Digital Advice (Contributions Optimiser, Retirement Health Check and Investment Choice Solution). Rest members can access Rest Advice without incurring additional fees for simple financial advice about their Rest account. An additional fee is payable for complex advice. We will inform you about any additional fees before the advice is given. Refer to the Rest Advice and Retire360 Financial Services Guide for further information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wondered where the myth of needing $1 million in super comes from? Join Alex and Ange as they talk to Sarah O’Brien and Matt Balderson from Rest to look at how much everyday Aussies might need to retire.

Learn more about: ASFA Retirement Standard |

How much super should I have? |

Rest Advice |

Retirement Budget Calculator

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Download the  Rest App

Disclaimer

Before combining your super, consider which fund is right for you. Check out the fees and costs of your funds plus any benefits that would be lost, such as insurance cover. Make sure your other fund(s) knows about any contributions you intend to claim a tax deduction for, before combining your super. If you have any questions, speak to a licensed financial adviser or visit the ASIC MoneySmart website for more information.

Product issued by Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited ABN 39 001 987 739, AFSL 240003 (Rest), trustee of Retail Employees Superannuation Trust ABN 62 653 671 394 (Fund). Any advice is general and does not take account of your own objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice, consider if it’s appropriate for you. Before deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold this product, consider the PDS and TMD at rest.com.au/pds.

The cost of providing financial services is included in the fees as disclosed in the relevant PDS. Rest and the Fund do not charge additional fees or pay or obtain commissions for advice provided. Rest employees are paid a salary and do not receive commissions or fees for the advice provided to you. They may receive a performance related bonus that takes into account the financial services provided. Super Investment Management Pty Limited, a wholly owned company of Rest, manages some of the Fund’s investments. Rest has no other relationships or associations with any related body corporate or product issuer that might reasonably be expected to influence Rest in providing financial services. For more information, contact us at rest.com.au/contact-us.

Rest Advice is provided by MUFG Retire360 Pty Limited ABN 36 105 811 836, AFSL 258145 (Retire360). It consists of advice provided by Rest Advisers who are authorised representatives of Retire360 and Digital Advice (Contributions Optimiser, Retirement Health Check and Investment Choice Solution). Rest members can access Rest Advice without incurring additional fees for simple financial advice about their Rest account. An additional fee is payable for complex advice. We will inform you about any additional fees before the advice is given. Refer to the Rest Advice and Retire360 Financial Services Guide for further information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ange and Alex sit down with Matt Balderson from Rest to break down what super is and why young people should care about it. Learn all about how you get paid super, the magic of compound interest, and why starting early might lead to a bigger retirement nest egg - even if it seems like light years away. 

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Links

Super guarantee rate  

YourSuper comparison tool  

Super stapling  

Consolidating your super  

Download the Rest App  

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Disclaimer

Before combining your super, consider which fund is right for you. Check out the fees and costs of your funds plus any benefits that would be lost, such as insurance cover. Make sure your other fund(s) knows about any contributions you intend to claim a tax deduction for, before combining your super. If you have any questions, speak to a licensed financial adviser or visit the ASIC MoneySmart website for more information.

Product issued by Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited ABN 39 001 987 739, AFSL 240003 (Rest), trustee of Retail Employees Superannuation Trust ABN 62 653 671 394 (Fund). Any advice is general and does not take account of your own objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice, consider if it’s appropriate for you. Before deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold this product, consider the PDS and TMD at rest.com.au/pds.

The cost of providing financial services is included in the fees as disclosed in the relevant PDS. Rest and the Fund do not charge additional fees or pay or obtain commissions for advice provided. Rest employees are paid a salary and do not receive commissions or fees for the advice provided to you. They may receive a performance related bonus that takes into account the financial services provided. Super Investment Management Pty Limited, a wholly owned company of Rest, manages some of the Fund’s investments. Rest has no other relationships or associations with any related body corporate or product issuer that might reasonably be expected to influence Rest in providing financial services. For more information, contact us at rest.com.au/contact-us.

Rest Advice is provided by MUFG Retire360 Pty Limited ABN 36 105 811 836, AFSL 258145 (Retire360). It consists of advice provided by Rest Advisers who are authorised representatives of Retire360 and Digital Advice (Contributions Optimiser, Retirement Health Check and Investment Choice Solution). Rest members can access Rest Advice without incurring additional fees for simple financial advice about their Rest account. An additional fee is payable for complex advice. We will inform you about any additional fees before the advice is given. Refer to the Rest Advice and Retire360 Financial Services Guide for further information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.