Ask your Golden Super Goose
Your trusty guide to understanding super
Super is like having your very own golden goose, so it’s important you look after it properly. To find out how best to take care of it, ask your Golden Super Goose. It’s got smart answers, and a surprisingly strong grasp of compound interest.
Up to 3/4 of your retirement savings can come from investment earnings alone¹
Fun fact: In 30 years, the average retirement balance will hit around $500,000² – and a majority of that will come from investment earnings alone! Yep, you might think your super's just sitting there – floating along, like a goose on water. But beneath the surface, it's working hard so that one day, you don't have to.
A simple way to understand super
An initiative by the Super Members Council
SMC is a strong voice advocating for more than 12 million Australians who have over $1.6 trillion in retirement savings managed by profit-to-member super funds. This education initiative is backed by SMC’s member funds.
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