Understanding Super
Super is your money for future you. It invests for your retirement, is low tax and has to work in your best financial interests. Explore the topics below to take charge of your future.
Your go-to guide for the basics. Kickstart your super with tips, tools and a bit of myth-busting.
Verve Super's simple superannuation 101 guide explains what super is, how it works, and why it matters – from key terms and investment basics to retirement planning and lost super. Designed to empower women and gender diverse people to take control of their financial future.
Dive a bit deeper with how to articles and guides.
Growing your super
Learn about personal contributions, salary sacrificing and other ways of boosting your super.
10 super myths – busted
Think super is too complicated and only matters later in life? Think again. We bust 10 superannuation myths so you can take small, confident steps towards financial security.
Cut through the jargon, find your risk vs return sweet spot, and learn how to build the right mix for you.
Learn about the types of insurance, how much cover you need and how insurance inside super works.
Verve Super offers a choice of three types insurance inside your super:
Income protection: Provides a monthly income if you're temporarily injured or sick and can't work
Death: Pays a lump sum to your loved ones if you pass away.
Death & Total & Permanent Disability (TPD): Pays a lump sum to you or your loved ones if you become permanently unable to work, or if you die.
The premiums are paid from your super balance, saving you extra bills and admin. Dive in to find out what's the best type of insurance for you.
Retiring should be exciting! If you're feeling confused about how much you need or how super works, our retirement planning articles are here to help.
How much super you need depends on your lifestyle, values and goals. ASFA helps define how different balances can fund different lifestyles - but retirement's not a competition - let's look at your ideal retirement, and how to get there
Ask yourself: When do I want to retire? Am I contributing enough? What's my risk tolerance? Is my insurance right? Jump in to crunch the numbers.
Retirement (and how super works with it)
Soooooo, this retirement thing. When does it actually happen? Read more to learn all the exciting things that happen with your money in your 60s.
When to start planning
Golden rule, girlfriend: time is your secret weapon - but it's never too late to start powering up your super. Even if you're just starting out, you're building something powerful.
What happens with risk towards retirement?
It's time to stress-test your risk profile, discover the 4 risk types, talk to a pro and choose how to invest in retirement.
Head to our next module Life Events to learn how ife’s twists and turns can shape your financial future – and how to take control and make informed, empowered choices about your super.
