Entering the workforce

If you’re starting out in the workforce, super’s probably the last thing on your mind. some quick things you can do now though which can make a massive difference later on.

Get your super together

If you’ve had part-time or even full time jobs before, chances are you’ve got super somewhere else. If you have, you’re probably getting hit with multiple sets of fees. Getting all your super accounts together with Cbus means you only get charged one set of fees. What’s even better is that Cbus’ fees are low. Find out how to rollover your other super accounts into your Cbus account.Get free money from the Government

If you’re earning under $61,920 and you make an after tax contribution to your super in the current financial year, you could be eligible for up to $1,000 from the Government. Yep, retirement sounds like a long way off, but you’ll be amazed how much the money you put in now could grow to when you need it most. Find out if you're eligible for a Government Co-contribution. Small regular amounts add up over time

Money can be tight when you’re just starting out in the workforce, but if you can afford it, it’s worth stashing away a bit of extra cash into your super each pay. It doesn’t even need to be much, but whatever you put in, you’ll thank yourself later on. Find out how you can put some extra cash into your super.