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The more you understand your super now, the better prepared you can be for later.
Your super is money saved and investment for retirement. Whether you’re starting out, planning ahead or dealing with a super issue, use these pages to find your next step.
Understand how super works
- Learn what superannuation is and it works.
- Find out what Payday Super means for when your employer pays your super.
- Understand the different types of super funds.
- Learn how defined benefit super works.
- Find out what's involved in managing a self-managed super fund (SMSF).
Choose and manage your super
- Know what to look for when choosing a super fund.
- Check if you have lost super you may have forgotten about.
- Find out what to consider before combining your super funds.
- Understand how a stapled super fund works when you change jobs.
- Understand how your super is taxed.
Access and plan for your super
- Find out when you can get your super.
- Check when you may be able to access your super early.
- Use the superannuation calculator to estimate how much super you may have when you retire.
- Find out who gets your super when you die.
- Learn about claiming a super death benefit.
New to super? If you're just getting started, download our free guide How super works. It explains the basics, including how super is paid, choosing a fund, finding lost super, insurance and accessing your super when you retire.