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Information you need to know about This information is issued by H.E.S.T. Australia Limited ABN 66 006 818 695 AFSL No. 235249, Trustee of Health Employees Superannuation Trust Australia ( HESTA ) ABN 64 971 749 321. Copyright H.E.S.T. Australia Limited 2016 This information is of a general nature. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or specific needs so you should look at your own financial position and requirements before making a decision. You may wish to consult an adviser when doing this. Before making a decision about HESTA products you should read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (call 1800 813 327 or visit hesta.com.au for a copy), and consider any relevant risks (hesta.com.au/understandingrisk). Product ratings are only one factor to be considered when making a decision. See hesta.com.au for more information. Investments may go up or down. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The returns shown are net of indirect costs and taxes. HESTA Financial Planners are representatives of Industry Funds Financial Planning, a division of Industry Funds Services (IFS) ABN 54 007 016 195 AFSL 232514. IFS are responsible for the advice given by its representatives. HESTA Superannuation Advisers and HESTA Superannuation Advice Officers are representatives of H.E.S.T. Australia Limited.
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About HESTA $36b in assets More than 800,000 members
What we re about Health and community services Our members Responsible long term investing
What is super? Super is money that has been invested for you to use in your retirement
Super basics Employer Total salary Take home pay Super 9.5% of your gross pay
How much do I get? Current superannuation 9.5% guarantee rate 2016-21 10% 2021-22 10.5% 2022-23 11% 2023-24 11.5% 2024-25 12% 2025-26
So, how can you build your super balance?
How can you make it happen? Adding an extra $20 per week now, can make a huge difference later!
Growing your super comes down to what you put in and earning interest over time
Before-tax contributions Also known as Salary Sacrifice That so called sacrifice from your before-tax income can make a real difference later.
Pre-tax Less tax
Know your limits Contribution type Contribution limit Before-tax contributions (concessional) employer salary sacrifice self-employed $30,000 p.a. If 49* or over you can contribute $35,000 p.a. After-tax contributions (non-concessional) after-tax voluntary spouse $180,000 p.a. If under 65 can pay $540,000 in one year, then $0 for next 2 years. You must provide your tax file number (TFN). *For Individuals who are aged 49 years old or over prior I July 2016.
After-tax contributions It s never too late to add to your super, and it s easier than you d expect!
How much extra super could you get from the government? Total income for financial year (2016/17) After-tax contribution required Maximum government co-contribution $36,021 $1,000 $500 $38,000 $868 $434 $42,000 $600 $300 $46,000 $334 $167 $51,021 $0 $0
Do you earn $37,000 or less? You could get the low income super contribution!
It s never too late or too early to start building your super
Case Study Contribution decisions Jill, Tom & Sue Tom, Jill and Sue are all 25 years of age Each earn a gross salary of $45,000 p.a. (excluding super @ 9.5%) $0 super balance See how different contribution decisions impact on their final super balances at age 67.
Case Study Extra contributions make a difference! $500,000 $483,000 $450,000 $454,000 Tom makes no additional contributions to super $400,000 $368,000 $350,000 Tom No extra contributions made $20 weekly contributions from age 25 $40 weekly contributions from age 45 Assumptions: Investment earnings of 6.50% net per year and employment is constant until age 67. Inflation of 2.5% per year and figures are in today s dollars (i.e. the final value is discounted for inflation). Figures include SG contributions of 9.5%. Calculated at 01/03/2016. This example is an illustration only and is not guaranteed. Actual outcomes may differ. Investments may go up or down.
Case Study Extra contributions make a difference! $500,000 $450,000 $483,000 Jill Jill contributes $20 extra week from her take $454,000 home pay over the next 42 years $400,000 $368,000 $350,000 Tom No extra contributions made $20 weekly contributions from age 25 $40 weekly contributions from age 45 Assumptions: Investment earnings of 6.50% net per year and employment is constant until age 67. Inflation of 2.5% per year and figures are in today s dollars (i.e. the final value is discounted for inflation). Figures include SG contributions of 9.5%. Calculated at 01/03/2016. This example is an illustration only and is not guaranteed. Actual outcomes may differ. Investments may go up or down.
Case Study Extra contributions make a difference! $500,000 $450,000 $400,000 $483,000 Jill From age 45, Sue contributes $40 extra per week from her take home pay $454,000 Sue $368,000 $350,000 Tom No extra contributions made $20 weekly contributions from age 25 $40 weekly contributions from age 45 Assumptions: Investment earnings of 6.50% net per year and employment is constant until age 67. Inflation of 2.5% per year and figures are in today s dollars (i.e. the final value is discounted for inflation). Figures include SG contributions of 9.5%. Calculated at 01/03/2016. This example is an illustration only and is not guaranteed. Actual outcomes may differ. Investments may go up or down.
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