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Superannuation changes that came into effect on 1 July 2021
The Your Future Your Super measures are some of the biggest changes ever to be made to superannuation and have come into effect this financial year. The changes include annual performance tests for MySuper products, with funds prevented from accepting new member money in that product if they fail the performance test two years in…
Read MoreYour super’s superpower
How making small changes now to your superannuation contributions can make a large difference later. The ‘super’ power of compounding You may have heard of compounding, but what is it exactly and how does it impact your super balance? Compounding is one of the keys to successful saving – it’s returns on returns, or…
Read MoreLeadership in a time of climate change: Investing in climate change solutions
When Vision Super is investing for our members’ retirements it’s essential that we take a long-term view. Climate change is one of the biggest risks we consider because it is and will continue to have a massive impact right across the economy. The actions we take now will have a positive effect later. ESG (environmental,…
Read MoreSuper and the government pension: what income can I expect in retirement?
We often hear that we’ll need a million dollars in super before we’re able to think about retiring comfortably. And while it’s a lovely round number, it can also be completely wrong. There’s certainly no one-size-fits-all when it comes to knowing how much you’ll need in retirement, and there’s some thought involved in working out…
Read MoreGrow Your Super
Recent changes to superannuation mean you can now add more into your super without hitting the ‘concessional cap’. Concessional contributions It can be tricky to get your head around all the different types of contributions, but the most common type of payment into your account will most likely be concessional. These are the payments your…
Read MoreBoost your super by up to $500
Are you eligible for the Government co-contribution? If you’re a low or middle-income earner and make personal (after-tax) contributions to your super fund, the government may also make a contribution (called a government co-contribution) up to a maximum amount of $500. The amount of government co-contribution you receive depends on your income and how much…
Read MoreHow to master money
2021 is the year to build healthy habits Your 30s to early 40s is a time where financial decisions have become more complex and costly as you may have travelled through some common rites of passage, like career changes, getting married, starting a family and buying your own home. This is also a time where…
Read MoreHow do we look?
Vision Super’s new look for 2021 We are Vision Super and we’re proud to say we’ve been helping Victoria’s with their super and retirement plans for almost 75 years. Late last year we gave our brand an uplift which you will see across our website, your secure online account, the newsletter and other areas to…
Read MoreKeeping you safe from fraud and scams
During the current COVID crisis the finance industry has seen an increase in various scams, as some people try to take advantage of the disruption and uncertainty. The most common scam involves cold-calls to Australians and unsolicited emails and text messages about accessing their super early. And a recent survey of 1,066 respondents revealed that…
Read MoreAre you retirement-ready?
Check out how Vision Super’s services makes it easier Retirement is the time to start enjoying the money you spent your working life accumulating, and you’ll want to be confident that your money will go the distance. There are many steps involved in preparing for retirement including deciding whether you’re ready to leave steady employment…
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