| Access your REST super online |
It's easy to monitor and manage your REST account online using MemberAccess - the secure, self-service section of our website. |
June 2010 |
| The basics of investing |
Your super is one of the largest sums of money you'll ever have to manage. How you choose to invest it now can make a real difference to your retirement in the future, so it's important you understand the basics of investing.
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June 2010 |
| The basics of super |
Superannuation is money that you save during your working life to help pay for your retirement. It's one of the biggest investments you'll ever have, so it pays to understand the basics.
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Dec 2009 |
| Can I access my super early? |
Generally, you can't access your super before age 55. However, in very specific circumstances you may be able to access your super before this age. |
Dec 2009 |
| Federal Budget 2010/11 announcement |
This is a guide to some of the proposed changes to superannuation announced in the Federal Budget 2010/11, including some of the government's response to the Henry Tax Review. |
May 2010 |
| Flexible life insurance |
If your household suddenly lost an income, how would it cope? How would you pay for costs such as accommodation, food and bills? |
Dec 2009 |
| Get your super in order |
If you've had more than one job, chances are you've got more than one super account. Read our three easy steps for getting your super in order.
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Dec 2009 |
| Grow your super |
To make sure you have as much super as possible for retirement, there are different things you can do to help grow your super. |
Dec 2009 |
| Keeping your account secure |
Superannuation fraud has been known to occur in Australia. REST take a range of measures to keep your account secure and safe, and there are also some simple things that you can do to help protect your account. |
April 2010 |
| Let the government boost your super |
To encourage you to save for your retirement, super contributions you make from your after-tax income could attract a top-up from the government - known as 'co-contribution.'
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July 2010 |
| Looking after body and mind |
In these challenging times, it's important to take care of your physical and mental health - to see these as two sides of the same coin. |
Dec 2009 |
| Nearing retirement |
When it comes to unlocking one of your biggest investments - your super - it pays to understand your options so you can make the right decisions. |
Dec 2009 |
| New Awards |
Employers should be aware that the government has made changes to awards. |
Mar 2010 |
| Salary sacrifice |
Salary sacrifice is a way of boosting your super while reducing your income tax. |
June 2010 |
| Starting your super account |
It's not uncommon to start a new job, fill out the paperwork for 'super' but have little understanding of how super works. So here's some basic information to get you started.
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Dec 2009 |
| Super and family law |
In many circumstances, superannuation can be split between a couple where their relationship has broken down. |
Dec 2009 |
| Super for the under 18s |
Superannuation, commonly known as 'super', is money that you save during your working life to help pay for your retirement. |
Dec 2009 |
| Transferring your UK pension money to REST |
If you're interested in transferring your UK pension fund benefit to REST, this factsheet provides some information to make things easier for you. |
Dec 2009 |
| REST's unlisted investments |
Some of REST’s investments are ‘unlisted’, meaning they are investments that are not listed
and traded frequently in a marketplace such as the stock market. |
Feb 2010 |
| Understanding the taxes that apply to super |
Compared to other forms of investment, super's a great way to accumulate money for your retirement, largely because of the concessional tax treatment super receives. |
Dec 2009 |
| Weighing up your options - 10 reasons to stay with REST |
Before making any decisions with your retirement savings, it pays to consider your options carefully. Remember that your money's in good hands with REST, thanks to our competitive long-term returns and low fees. |
July 2010 |