Saturday, 4 February 2012

The Perks of Having Superannuation

By Nia Lawrence


Because many retirees can't be any happier and satisfied with the benefits they have after contributing diligently to their superannuation funds, many of today's workers have been inspired to do the same thing. Apart from the mandatory 9 percent of their pre-taxed monthly income, they make additional contributions after the pre-tax contribution. And because most, if not all, employers match the amount of contributions that their employees make, the amount of super funds of employees is increased. With the interests of the total contributions that an employee has made, he certainly has no reason to worry about his finances once he retires.

With only 9 percent of their pre-taxed monthly income contributed to superannuation funds, workers can definitely have a retirement savings fund that they can use to fend for themselves after they have retired. Because most employers match the contributions of the employees, the retirement savings of employees increase in amount. If the total amount of the contributed money gains interest, workers can definitely be assured that their retirement will not be tainted with financial worries. They no longer need to worry where they will get the money to pay for the mortgage, phone, water, and electric bills, and medicines that they will need in case that they get sick.

Apart from having enough financial resources, workers who made contributions to their super funds and tried to reach their maximum contribution limit when they were still working are also blessed with the opportunities to enjoy the things that they have always dreamed of enjoying. Many retirees, especially those who worked on saving a portion of their salary in their personal savings account apart from their super funds, have purchased properties or started their own businesses. Not only have they managed their money well, they have found a way to make it grow and something to get busy with.

Although workers are forcibly stripped of a portion of their salary, it can't be denied that this retirement savings fund is great help to them. And because most employers match the amount that their employees make, the amount of the super funds, including the interests through the years, can be more than that what they need. Of course, it also depends on the amount of their monthly salary. Furthermore, if they choose to have a super fund that includes transition to retirement strategy, they can slow down at work and access their super funds to have their allocated pension.

Retirement can, indeed, be scary and depressing if one doesn't know how to prepare for it. However, retirement can take a beautiful meaning for people who have made regular contributions and made it a point to reach their to their maximum superannuation funds contribution. With super funds, one can never go wrong.




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