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Looking for advice regarding Superannuation

I am rather financially illiterate so when it comes to knowing what to do for retirement money I am at a loss.
I have a question.
Is it better to put extra money into super or keep a moderate bank balance?
Last year I made a voluntary after tax contribution of $27,000 into my super account. This afforded me a $9,000 tax return.
This year I am thinking of doing the same but up to $32,000.
It appears that I can withdraw all my super at retirement age without penalty.
Any advice will help me.
Engaging a financial advisor costs an appreciable amount of money that I baulk at.
Free financial advisors are only available for those in financial difficulties. This is called financial counselling of which I am not eligible
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Gusman · 61-69, M
@ShenaniganFoodie I baulk at paying the average fee for a financial adviser which is $3,500 plus $1,500 implementation fee.
I am already in a super fund
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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@Gusman Then conventional wisdom says park a years living expenses where you can get at them. Thats a standard figure. Your needs may vary..Are we talking salary sacrifice?? That can save you on tax going in..😷
Gusman · 61-69, M
@whowasthatmaskedman I salary sacrifice $10,000 a year into super.
Yearly expenses are approximately $30,000
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@Gusman So logic dictates parking $30K where you can get at it and salary sacrifice the amount you dont need to spend from there...Obviosly doing a budget first..😷

 
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