How can I grow my super?
It’s never too early or too late to build your super.
Here are some things you could do now to boost your super and retire with more.
1. Find lost super
Increase your retirement savings instantly by finding and claiming lost super.
2. Consolidate your super
Pay one set of fees and take greater control of your super by bringing all your accounts together.
3. Contribute more
Here are seven smart strategies you could use to add to your super.
| If you... | Then you may want to... |
|---|---|
| Are an employee | |
| Are employed, self-employed or earn a taxable income from other sources (such as investments) | Add to your super and get a tax deduction by making personal deductible contributions |
| Have money outside super that you’d like to invest for retirement | Convert your savings into super savings by making voluntary contributions |
| Earn less than $60,400p.a. view disclaimer1, of which at least 10% is from your job or business | Get a super top-up from the Government |
| Have a spouse who earnsview disclaimer1 less than $40,000 p.a. | Boost your spouse’s super and reduce your tax by making spouse contributions |
| Are selling business assets | Convert business capital into retirement savings |
| Are aged 55 or over and plan to sell a residence that you’ve lived in as your family home | Upsize your super with downsizer contributions |
disclaimer1. Income threshold applies for the 2024/25 financial year. Further information available at ato.gov.au. Includes assessable income, reportable fringe benefits and reportable employer super contributions. Other eligibility conditions apply.
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Tax disclaimer
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