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Time to think ahead

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Have you nominated your beneficiaries?

April 26th, 2023

If you die with superannuation still in your First Super account, what happens to it? It’s easy to assume it will become part of your Will or estate and be distributed with your other belongings and money. But super doesn’t work like this. There are a few simple steps you can take to make sure […]

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How to protect your super from scams, fraud, and identity theft

December 15th, 2022

Here at First Super, we take the security of your data incredibly seriously. Keeping your account and information safe is a top priority. This is why, when you contact us, we always ask several questions to make sure you are who you say you are.  As well as the security measures we have in place […]

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Member CEO update – December 2022

December 15th, 2022

When we say we put members first, we’re not only talking about the money.  Our size means we have the best of both worlds. First Super manages about $3.6 billion in retirement savings, so we’re big enough to perform strongly, but small enough to support our members with personal, tailored services. I’m also really proud […]

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How we invest for you

November 18th, 2021

At First Super, we aim to get you the best results over the long term. So when you’re ready to retire, your super’s ready too. For our pension members, we know consistency is important, so you can plan your spending for your retirement lifestyle. Our focus is on striking the right balance between growing your […]

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Are you a COVID cash switcher? 

July 7th, 2021

Investing can be emotional.    That’s never been truer than the early months of the COVD-19 pandemic last year, when share markets resembled a rollercoaster with more drops than climbs.   Nobody likes watching their balance fall, particularly if you’re close to retirement and your super isn’t just future savings – it’s your income. It makes it […]

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You could save 10% more into super

July 7th, 2021

On 1 July 2021, the amount you can contribute to super each financial year increased by 10%.   That’s because the Government lifted the contribution cap limits on concessional (before-tax) and non-concessional (after-tax) contributions.   Here are the new caps, effective 1 July this year.   Contribution caps 2020/21 (previous FY) 2021/22 (current FY) Concessional (before-tax) contribution cap […]

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Higher limits for first home savers

July 7th, 2021

Saving for a first home deposit is challenging.  Now that we’ve stated the obvious, what can you do about it?   You might be surprised to learn that over the last few years the Government has made some changes to super so first-time buyers can save faster for a home using their super account.  While this sounds great […]

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The First Home Super Saver Scheme: What is it and how does it work?

June 2nd, 2021

Housing affordability is an ongoing concern for many Australians, and a hotly debated topic both socially and politically.  First-home buyers are faced with the very real challenge of saving a home deposit in a low interest rate and low real-wage growth environment. The prospect of saving a 20% deposit (the minimum amount required to avoid […]