Boosting your super balance
As we approach the end of another financial year, there are some things to consider if you’re planning to make extra contributions.
The older we get, the more clearly we’re able to see what our future might look like.
When you’re young, the idea of retirement is almost abstract. As we get older, a once blurry future comes into focus. This is true with retirement planning and our superannuation.
Studies have found humans have less patience for rewards that are delayed (Halevy 2008). However, as we age, we start thinking and acting more when it comes to retirement planning (Lusardi & Mitchel 2009).
Making that mental leap
So, how can you make the reward of a healthy super balance worth waiting for? It’s as easy as ticking off the three Cs:
Check out what some of our members who are nearing or enjoying their retirement say when they reflect upon the journey they have taken with their super.
“I didn’t really start to take much interest in my super until about 15 years ago. Super was something I let happen in the background. In hindsight I wish I would take the time to understand it much better. Then I could have contributed extra into my super earlier and been more in control by attending education seminars.”
“Having money takes away a lot of stress as you get older. It is very important to salary sacrifice into your super. If your employer doesn’t offer that option, make your own contributions, you will never regret it. Always check your super balance and choose a reputable organisation like HESTA. It will take a lot of stress away from you.”
“Superannuation has been very important to me throughout my working life. I have always contributed extra and this has enabled me to have a healthy superannuation balance in my retirement.”
As we approach the end of another financial year, there are some things to consider if you’re planning to make extra contributions.
The deadline for extra contributions into super for the 2023-24 financial year has now passed. Find out more.
Our super advisers can take a look at where you’re at with your retirement planning and work out a plan that’s right for you. You can see a super adviser at no extra cost: it’s all part of being with HESTA.