A wealth of information

The following range of topical factsheets has been designed to help you get the most from your super and other investments. With ongoing legislative and economic changes it is important to keep up-to-date with the latest information.

A guide to making the right kind of contributions Find out what type of contributions you should be making to best boost you super savings and minimise your tax payable.

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Government
co-contributions

The co-contributions scheme is a Government initiative whereby you could potentially receive $1.00 from the Government for every $1 you contribute to your super in the current financial year.

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Spouse contributions

Contribute to your spouse's super and the Government may reward you with a tax offset up to $540 each year.

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Benefits of contributing to super This factsheet explains the importance of contributing to super as early as possible to help maintain your current lifestyle in retirement.

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Protecting your income

Why is protecting your income so important and who should consider income protection? Here is all you need to know about protecting your income through insurance.

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Employer contributions

Superfacts on employer contributions shows you how easy it is to have your employer make contributions to your Telstra Super Personal Plus account. You can even make contributions if you are self-employed.

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Transition to Retirement By using a Transition to Retirement strategy you potentially pay less tax, save more super and have more in retirement. Find out what you need to know about transtioning into retirement. Download factsheet (115kb)
Self-employed

If you are self-employed, you do not have to contribute to super. But why would you not? There are some great tax incentives to save for your retirement through super.

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Insurance

Australians have a complacent attitude towards insurance with many failing to adequately insure themselves. Read more about the benefits and importance of insurance as well as the flexible insurance arrangements Telstra Super offers you.

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Managing your credit card debt

Need some handy tips to manage your credit card debt? This factsheet aims to help you get on top of your credit card debt before it gets on top of you.

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Stretching your mortgage

To renovate or not to renovate. This factsheet explores the concept of efficiently managing your mortgage and the long term impact of redrawing on your mortgage for lifestyle luxuries like a new car or renovation.

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Family law and your super

This factsheet outlines how Telstra Super manages and administers the splitting of superannuation assets as a result of a relationship break-up.

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Estate planning

Where there is a Will, there is a way... of distributing your assets exactly as you want. Find out how Telstra Super Financial Planning can help you with your wealth transfer planning.

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Managing your super online

Managing your super online with Telstra Super is easy. Find out how to set up your online account and manage your super any time you like.

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Contributions
splitting
Find out how you can split super contributions with your spouse and save. Download factsheet (112kb)

At Telstra Super we like to provide you with information to help you understand your investments, especially your super. Our factsheets and e-publications cover topical areas of interest relating to your finances. If you would like more information on a particular topic please contact us with your enquiry and contact details or call us on 1300 033 166.