Time to think ahead
The $450 super threshold and what it means for you
March 1st, 2021
School doesn’t teach us much about superannuation, so you’d be forgiven for reaching your mid-20s (or older) and not knowing much about how it works. What we mostly take for granted is that it’ll kick in when we start working. While that’s true for most of us, some people are left out through no fault of their own. Why? Ever […]
Growing your super after early release. Three steps to take now.
March 1st, 2021
Around three million Australians withdrew super early last year to the tune of more than $36 billion. That’s more people than live in the whole of Western Australia, and about a third of the amount that’s been paid out on JobKeeper. Since then, there have been calls for the Government to top up super for […]
From the CEO: 2020/21 mid-year investment update
February 5th, 2021
After a turbulent 2019/20 financial year, it was heartening to see investment returns firmly in the positive for the first half of 2020/21. Global share market performance was varied early in the 2020/21 financial year. As economies and businesses slowly started to recover from the impact of COVID-19, the US and China produced large positive […]
Super advice for the season
December 15th, 2020
You’re never too young or too old for some quality advice about your super. But sometimes it’s not easy to know where to start – or even what to ask. To give you a better understanding of the advice services we offer, here’s a breakdown of some of the topics we help our members tackle. […]
Boosting your super for 2021 and beyond
December 15th, 2020
This year has been hard on everyone, including our super balances! That’s especially true if your working hours and employer contributions were reduced, or you were forced to withdraw some super early to get by. The good news is superannuation is incredibly flexible, and there are simple ways to start building your super back up. […]
First Super is a double award winner for member communications
November 4th, 2020
First Super has won two 2020 Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) awards at a virtual award ceremony. In its 39th year, the awards for “Marketing Excellence” celebrate individuals and organisations Australia-wide who demonstrate success through innovative and effective marketing. First Super was the recipient of two state awards for its “Don’t be crazy! Find your lost super” campaign. Recognised in the Loyalty […]
Keep an eye out for your Annual Statement
September 25th, 2020
First Super will soon be sending out your annual member statement. The pack will have full details of your super account, investment performance, and any insurance benefits for the 2019/20 financial year. You’ll also receive a Full-Time newsletter with a message from CEO Bill Watson and other useful updates. During October, you will receive your […]
Credit score: Why it could be the difference when applying for a loan
September 25th, 2020
Australians’ credit scores have always been under a microscope, but the pandemic has only added to the scrutiny. The scores are key to borrowers proving their reliability when applying for loans – and given banks have tightened their lending criteria, having a good credit score can make or break a life-changing deal. But more often […]