Delayed increases to super contributions: time for a retirement strategy
An article from The Australian last week highlighted the impact on pre retiree’s super balances from the Government's last minute deal with Clive Palmer to repeal the Mining Tax. To get the bill passed, the government had to agree to further delay plans to gradually increase superannuation contributions from 9.5% to 12% over the next few years.
We are again disappointed with the ongoing changes to superannuation. In practice, this means a typical Australian corporate manager or qualified professional aged 45 and over, earning $150,000 plus and looking to make the transition to retirement in the next 10 years will end up with far less saved in super at retirement. The fact of the matter is however, that whether the superannuation contribution stays at 9.5% or rises to 12%, contributions alone over the course of an individual’s employment are not enough to build sufficient retirement savings to support a comfortable lifestyle.
While it is certainly a blow to anyone in this position, there are strategies available to fast track super and make up the shortfall. Salary sacrificing, maximising co-contributions, considering a self-managed super fund and optimising investment structures can all help you achieve the lifestyle you want when your days at the office are over. This news just means we all have to work a little bit harder to get there.
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