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Read MoreWe have been doing business as a financial services company since 1944 and specialise in retirement and superannuation products. We are locally owned and as a profit for members' fund, we don't pay dividends to shareholders or commissions to financial advisors and we have no entry or contribution fees, no exit or withdrawal fees and no investment switching fees. This means more money in your account.
We are one of the few companies in the region that manages corporate superannuation funds and we are fully committed to helping clients achieve their retirement goals by offering a comprehensive retirement solution that incorporates a pension product, superannuation and financial advice. A Trustee Board of Directors governs the organisation and we employ staff in Hobart, plus have representatives in the North West and Launceston. In recent years we have seen the company go from strength to strength and have added a team of financial advisors whilst developing award winning communication programs to help clients understand some of the more complex terminology that is inherent in our industry.
Employees that are contributing to superannuation contribution funds should keep an eye on their savings as recent studies have shown people will need around 60% of their current income in retirement, so get in touch if you think your savings may be insufficient.
Statistics have shown that people are on average living around twenty years after retiring so it is essential that your finances are in order when it comes to retirement. Investing in the right products that will provide the necessary growth for retirement savings is crucial, and a super pension can act as an investment or savings account giving you a steady income when in retirement in Tasmania.
If the time has come to start considering your retirement seriously make sure that you get a hold of as much relevant information as possible. Our pre-retirement kit is an excellent starting point and will give you all the necessary tools to plan a comfortable and enjoyable retirement. A retirement plan should be constructed with the help of a financial advisor, who will assist with setting up your income, and ensuring you receive all benefits that you will be entitled to such as tax benefits.
Our financial advisors can also help you to compare industry superannuation funds in addition to other services such as personal budget planning, salary packaging advice and personal wealth creation. So make sure to take advantage of our professional team and start preparing thoroughly for when you stop working.
We have some very useful calculators that people are urged to take advantage of if they want to establish how much to put into a super. It will assist you in seeing how much you might be able to save for when the time comes to retire, and whether you are on line to achieve the retirement you want.
Take control of your super today and establish what your choices are whilst still in employment and what they will be come retirement. Employer superannuation funds are great ways to save for when you stop working but only if you take full advantage of them and put away a decent amount of money during your working career.It is also important to keep a constant eye on your super to see how your investments are growing and what your final payout would be if you make additional contributions to the fund.
It may be that you can afford to make extra contributions that would have a substantial impact on your quality of retirement, so consider your options carefully. And you can always discuss your comfortable retirement funds with a financial advisor if you are keen to get professional advice.
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