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Is your super working hard enough for you?

August 31st, 2018

When you receive your Annual Statement, it’s the perfect time to do a health check on your super account and the rest of your financial situation. What you need to think about At this stage of your life and career, being invested in the right option for your circumstances is so important. You need to […]

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From the CEO: the Royal Commission shows bank funds aren’t super

August 31st, 2018

First Super CEO Bill Watson gives a summary and his thoughts of the recent Financial Services Royal Commission hearings into superannuation funds. “The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry has uncovered constant and ongoing misconduct and conduct falling below community standards and expectations over many years by retail superannuation […]

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Save or splurge? Putting your tax refund to good use

August 31st, 2018

How good is tax time? In exchange for a few hours filling out your tax return, you could receive a handy windfall into your bank account. And with a bit of planning, you could make the ATO’s refund go a lot further. Receiving any lump sum of cash can make treating yourself tempting. But there’s […]

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First Super secures strong returns

August 31st, 2018

First Super was delighted with its crediting rates for the 2017/18 financial year, which were made public in July. The returns showed another year of strong investment performance for our members. The Balanced option (our default MySuper option) returned an impressive 10.68 per cent for the year. Our Growth option returned a solid 11.90 per […]

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Statements coming soon

August 31st, 2018

You will soon receive your 2017/18 Annual Statement in the mail, in addition to your e-statement if you have selected that option. Once you receive your statement, take a few moments to check the following: • Are all your personal and contact details correct? • Do we have your Tax File Number? • Have you […]

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Super changes that may affect you.

May 14th, 2018

The government has made a number of changes to superannuation this financial year, which are designed to improve the system for all Australians. While these changes may not affect you now, it’s important to be aware of them should your circumstances change in the future. Recent major changes to the super system include: changes to […]

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Financial hygiene takes a break on holidays.

May 14th, 2018

Follow one simple step to keep holiday spending under control. The colder months are upon us, which means plenty of Australians will be embarking on some budget travel. Making plans and preparations for an overseas holiday is all part of the fun. But all too often good financial hygiene flies out the window when we’re travelling, […]

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The little known truth about aged care

May 14th, 2018

Moving a loved one into aged care can be an emotional time for families. Finding a facility that provides the right balance of care and independence at an affordable cost presents challenges. There are key issues families should be aware of before taking this important step. A well-researched choice will help avoid stress and ease […]