Transitioning to retirement

Looking to ease into retirement? A Transition to Retirement Strategy allows you to ease yourself into retirement by moving to part-time work, supplementing your salary via your super and benefiting from tax concessions.

Benefits of a TTR

The Transition to Retirement (TTR) strategy is generally used for one of two reasons:

create and build wealth leading into retirement.
work less and maintain your income for a better lifestyle balance.

Who's eligible for a TTR
You can start a TTR income stream if you:
- have reached your preservation age
- are less than 65 years of age
- have never met a relevant condition of release
- have a minimum of $10,000 to invest.
If you're 65 or over and have already retired, a retirement income stream might be for you.
How a TTR works
With a TTR strategy, you have two accounts:
1. your super (accumulation) account: which receives contributions plus any investment earnings.
2. your flexible retirement income stream account: which is set up using some (or all) of your super savings.
Benefits of a TTR income strategy
- pay less tax
- increase your savings
- top up your take-home pay.

Build wealth

A TTR strategy can help you build wealth while you are still working. Potential benefits include:

reduce your tax bill
increase your super by salary sacrificing an amount of your wage
make up any 'lost' income through payments from your retirement income stream

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Work less

A TTR strategy can be used to achieve a better lifestyle balance if you decide to work less. Potential benefits include:

get paid the same amount of money by drawing an income from your super
cut down on working hours (there are no restrictions on the hours you work)
move to a lower paid job.

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Ready to take the next step?

Remember, a TTR strategy requires careful planning! But if you're ready to apply, here are some steps you can take:

do it yourself: download the Income Stream Application TelstraSuper RetireAccess form and set up a TTR
let us help you: speak to an adviser from TelstraSuper Financial Planning to set up a TTR. Give us a call on 1300 033 166.

Get the right advice

TelstraSuper Financial Planning can provide you with simple personal advice over the phone on your retirement planning options; give them a call on 1300 033 166 to discuss your advice needs. Alternatively you can request a callback using our online form.

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