Category: Superannuation
Super guarantee increases to 11%
The increase to the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate from 1 July 2023 will see more employees (and certain contractors) entitled to additional SG contributions on their pay. But what happens when income earned before 30 June is paid after 30 June 2023 – will employees be entitled to the higher SG rate of 11%? SG...
Can you contribute to your child’s super account?
Are you a parent or grandparent wondering whether you can contribute to your child or grandchild’s superannuation account to give them a financial head start? The answer is it is possible, however, there are a few issues to consider before you go down this path. Making contributions to a child’s account Superannuation law categorises contributions...
What are the types of super funds you can contribute to?
With the total superannuation sector worth more than $3.5 trillion at the end of March 2023, superannuation is serious business. There are many types of superannuation funds available but sometimes having too many to choose from can be confusing. However, picking the right fund is important as it could impact how much you may have...