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Carry forward concessional contributions: the catch-up the ATO actually allows

Unused cap from the last five years can roll forward into this one, and the 2020-21 slice expires on 30 June 2026. Who has catch-up room without knowing it, how to check yours in myGov, and the maths on using it before the clock runs out.

Transition to retirement: clever strategy or paperwork for nothing?

Drawing a super pension while you're still on the payroll. Who actually saves tax from 60, and who just gets forms.

Deeming rates: the income Centrelink decides you earned

The rates jumped twice since the freeze ended. The formula, the thresholds, and what $300,000 in savings now costs in pension.

Downsizer contributions: the $300,000 side door into super

Sell the house, skip the usual caps. The conditions attached, and the Centrelink catch nobody mentions at the auction.

ETF investing in Australia: the three decisions that actually matter

Broad index, low fee, keep buying. A starter guide with the fees printed in large type.

Income protection vs TPD: they only look the same until you claim

One pays monthly while you recover, one pays a lump sum if you never work again. The claim rates say choose carefully.

How much do you actually need to retire in Australia?

The $1 million figure is wrong for most people. The ASFA standards, and why the Age Pension changes the maths.

The numbers desk

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Every figure on this site is dated, sourced, and checked against the regulator that publishes it.

12%
Super guarantee rate
ATO · from 1 July 2025
$30,000
Concessional contributions cap
ATO · 2025-26
$1,200.90
Max single Age Pension, per fortnight
Services Australia · 20 Mar 2026
$54,840
ASFA “comfortable” single, per year
ASFA Retirement Standard · Dec qtr 2025

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