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There are several things that we can do now to prepare for our future. We may have a stable job now but we cannot be a hundred percent sure that everything will go smoothly that’s why insurances are formulated. Also, we will reach retirement age when we will no longer be able to work for ourselves and for our families. This is the reason why pension plans such as superannuation funds were born.

At least every three months, employers make contributions to the employee’s chosen superannuation fund. Nine percent of the employee’s wage is the amount set by the law that will be directed to the superannuation fund. Since the money in the fund is invested for retirement, government rules control the access and usage of the money. These preserved benefits can only be accessed during financial problems or other circumstances that may requires an urgent monetary needs such as medication.

The superannuation fund which is the fruit of the Superannuation Guarantee law is applicable for all Australian employees excluding those with ages below 18 or over 70 or those who earn less than $450 per month. Extra contributions may also be done depending on the discretion of the concerned employee.