Important Note: The Government Co-contribution and Salary Sacrifice calculators are in the process of being updated for the 2008/2009 financial year. They currently refer to 2007/2008 rates so should be used as a guide only.
You can use these tools as guides to help you answer some important super questions.
Am I eligible for a Government Co-contribution?
Free money from the Government? Do you want a 150% return on your investment? Find out if you're eligible. Individuals who make a personal after-tax contribution of up to $1,000 to super could be eligible for a co-contribution of up to $1,500. Learn more about Government Co-contributions here.
Download the Co-contribution calculator.
How much super do I need?
Need to know what you're aiming for? This retirement calculator gives you an estimate, in today's dollars, of where you're heading. You might need to boost your super savings by contributing more
What about Salary Sacrificing?
In some cases Salary Sacrificing can be a great idea. Use this tool to work out the potential savings you can make. You can learn more about Salary Sacrifing here.
How would an Allocated Pension work for me?
Would an Allocated Pension be good for you? This tool gives you an estimate of the potential benefits an Allocated pension could make to your retirement. You can learn more about Allocated Pensions here
How much cover can I have?
What would happen if you were off work for an extended period of time and your sick pay ran out? Starting from 1 January 2008, Vision Super's new income protection provides eligible members with an income for up to 2 years if they are unlucky enough to be disabled through injury or illness. Use the Income Protection calculator to find out how little it will cost you to be covered.
Important!
Remember, these calculators should be used as rough guides only. They are based on a series of assumptions that may not match your current circumstances. You shouldn't use them as to make a decision in relation to any financial product and should obtain advice from a financial adviser before making any financial decisions.
If you have any questions, please call our Member Services Team on (03) 9911 3222 (regional 1300 300 820).
