| Important information for pension members |
| 22 July, 2010 |
| The Federal Government has announced that it will extend the current drawdown relief for account based pensions and transition to retirement pensions for the 2010-11 financial year. |
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| If you lump it, you will like it |
| 14 July, 2010 |
| An estimated one in two Australians have lost track of some superannuation, meaning their retirement savings are probably not working as hard as they could be. If you have changed jobs, address or name, you could be on the list of lost super fund members. |
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| 2010 Federal Budget |
| 18 May, 2010 |
| Increase to contribution levels, SG age limit increased, tax rebate for low income earners, contribution limits and co-contribution scheme. |
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| Much debate over simple super fund |
| 11 May, 2010 |
| There’s been a lot of talk about the Cooper Review of the superannuation industry and what its recommendations, due next month, will mean for super funds and their members. |
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| Unleash the power of knowledge |
| 13 April, 2010 |
| Statewide's main job is to grow your investment so you get the retirement lifestyle you dream of. But did you know it can also provide advice and education to help you achieve those dreams? |
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| Look for your lost accounts |
| 09 March, 2010 |
| Many people have had more than one job. That means they could also have super accounts that they aren't aware of. Now is a good time to track them down. |
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| Ease the transition to retirement |
| 08 February, 2010 |
| Have you been lucky enough to enjoy some time off over the summer and like the idea of taking more leisure time? Well, you might be able to reduce your working hours and access part of your superannuation through a transition to retirement pension. |
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| Statewide appoints new General Manager, Finance |
| 12 January, 2010 |
| The state's largest superannuation fund for the private sector, Statewide, has appointed Nicolle Rantanen to its newly created role of General Manager, Finance, Systems and Operations. |
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| Time for a review of savings |
| 11 January, 2010 |
| The beginning of a new year is a good time to review your finances, including your super. There's no time like the present to think about your retirement savings and whether there will be enough to fund the lifestyle you want. |
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| Insurance that ensures the family is secure in your lifetime and beyond |
| 14 December, 2009 |
| Spending time with loved ones over the holiday season is a good reminder of the importance of family, but it can also be a timely reminder of how much your family depends on you. If you were injured and unable to work, how would your family cover household expenses such as the mortgage, food, power bills and school fees? |
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| Don't forget about super if you're self employed |
| 09 November, 2009 |
| If you are self-employed or operating a small business, you won’t have the benefit of an employer making superannuation contributions on your behalf. This, along with the pressure of managing a business, might lead you to put superannuation on the back-burner. |
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| Death benefits can cause headaches for beneficiaries |
| 12 October, 2009 |
| Determining the distribution of your superannuation death benefits is more complicated than simply naming your beneficiaries. Understanding the different types of beneficiary nominations will help minimise payment delays and save your loved ones from being caught up in legal red tape. |
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| Don't forget inflation when calculating retirement savings |
| 14 September, 2009 |
| You notice the impact on your household budget when the cost of electricity, council rates, groceries and health care goes up, but have you thought about how increases in the cost of living will apply to your needs in retirement? |
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| Statewide appoints new Chief Executive Officer |
| 11 September, 2009 |
| The Chairman of Statewide Superannuation Trust, Mr Nicholas Begakis AM, has announced the appointment of Mr John O’Flaherty as the new Chief Executive Officer of the organisation. |
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| There's light at the end of the tunnel |
| 10 August, 2009 |
| However disappointing the past 12 months have been in terms of investment returns, particularly for superannuation funds, there is light at the end of the tunnel. |
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| Financial Education for Statewide members |
| 16 July, 2009 |
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| Funds to benefit from rebounding market |
| 13 July, 2009 |
| While the effects of the financial downturn are still being felt around the world, Australia has a robust and well-regulated system and we are fortunate to have been spared the full extent of the impact experienced in some countries. |
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| CEO leaves Statewide after 19 years |
| 09 June, 2009 |
| The Chief Executive Officer of the State's largest superannuation fund, Statewide, will retire next month. |
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| Not so super changes |
| 09 June, 2009 |
| The Federal Budget targeted a number of aspects of superannuation as part of the Government's response to global financial conditions. |
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| The 2009 Budget |
| 14 May, 2009 |
| For the majority of Australians, superannuation remains the most tax effective way to save for their future. In the 2009/2010 Budget, the Federal Government announced a number of changes to superannuation. |
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| Roller coaster of emotions |
| 13 April, 2009 |
| The Advertiser, Making Money, 13 April 2009 |
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| Think carefully before making changes to your retirement investment |
| 06 April, 2009 |
| We understand that the effect of the current financial environment on your retirement investment can be upsetting. While it may be tempting to change how your savings are invested, changes you make now may have long term repercussions for your superannuation balance at retirement. |
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| Superannuation in the context of the global financial crisis |
| 16 February, 2009 |
| The Association of Superannuation Funds Australia (ASFA) which Statewide is a member of, along with a number of other financial industry bodies, has put together a communication about superannuation in the current economic environment. |
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| Monitor super now and reap the rewards later |
| 09 February, 2009 |
| The Advertiser, Making Money, 9 February 2009 |
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