Super contribution calculator
How best to add to my super?
Keen to add extra to your super? That¡¯s always a great idea if you want to retire with more than just relying on your employer¡¯s contributions alone.
But with before-tax, after-tax and a combination of these options possible, you might be wondering which payment is best for you.
Use our super contribution calculator to find out how, a few small payments now can make a huge difference to your retirement.
Tips on contributing
Here are a few handy tips that could allow you to make valuable contributions to your future income, without making big changes to your lifestyle right now.
- Salary sacrificing is a popular option because your employer takes the money out before you receive your pay, so you don¡¯t feel like you¡¯re paying for something you can¡¯t see.
- Ask your employer to salary sacrifice your next pay increase to super.
- Divert a windfall such as an inheritance, an end-of-year bonus, share dividends, or the proceeds of a sale into your super as a voluntary contribution.
- Alternatively, you might prefer to use the inheritance now and do a larger salary sacrifice ¨C the calculator can show you what could be better for you.
Spouse contribution
Here¡¯s an alternative ¨C try contributing to your partner¡¯s account, see spouse contributions.
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