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Saving women's super

There has been much commentary on the changing family unit in Australia but the reality is 70% of primary carers of children are women. Although many wouldn’t change this situation, it's evident that the time spent out of the workforce is taking a serious toll on women’s super.

Between the ages of 38 and 47 women’s super balances can plateau and the longer women are out of the work force, the harder it is for them to accumulate a sizeable super balance. But with small changes and a practical approach, women can reclaim a positive retirement.

Some tips women can apply to change the outcome of their retirement fund:

  • Co-pilot your financial management

Familiarise yourself with how much money is coming in and how much is going out. After expenses, check where excess money is going and what percentage of it could be moved into a savings account. Partner with a Certified Financial Planner and get comfortable with budgeting and understanding the various investment terminologies – it will make discussing your superannuation options a lot less daunting.

  • Compound your interest

Just $20 a week worth of extra super contributions will make a big difference to your super balance come retirement – the key is to stay disciplined in long term investing. Your retirement income needs to last you, on average, around 20 years. You can supplement this income with the Government Age Pension, but make sure you don’t underestimate how much you’ll need to get by.

  • Seek out information to become super savvy

Financial literacy should be encouraged in women as it can instill saving foundations for the rest of their lives. Learn to understand the fundamentals of a self-funded retirement and assess your finances as part of a bigger picture.

Book a FREE financial health check and get back in control of your super today.

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