Super decisions

Superannuation is an excellent way to invest for your retirement. Tax concessions and other government benefits currently make it one of the best long term investment vehicles. Your savings grow because money is paid in regularly, which your fund invests at low rates of tax. Super funds may also offer insurance cover.

Download Super Decisions booklet (available in English, Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Korean, Russian, Turkish and Vietnamese).

General: Essential facts about super Your stories about super Super tips for women	Managing your fund: Building up your super Keeping track of your super Super decisions for Indigenous Australians
Choosing a fund: Choosing a fund Choosing your investment strategy Super fund lookup website	Changing funds: Changing funds When you change jobs
Comparing funds: Finding out about each fund Judging your fund's performance Typical fund performance figures Super fund comparison worksheet Super fees search	Changing circumstances: Super - taking time out from work Super and relationship breakdown Getting super before your 'preservation age' Moving towards retirement What happens to your super if you die? Accessing superannuation death benefits
Self managed funds: Self managed 'DIY' super funds	Complaints: Complaints about your fund

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Getting more information about your super

The information presented about super on FIDO can start you off on the right foot with general tips and explanations. However, not all these ideas may apply to every fund or to your own circumstances. If you want personal advice about super, see a licensed financial adviser or explore other super sources.

FIDO Website: Printed 07/04/2009