Bridge club, lawn bowls and other new hobbies sound like good fun, but it is your super that is an essential part of retirement planning. Your super savings can help you to enjoy your retirement and can supplement any income you receive through the age pension.

When you retire, your super is generally your largest asset, after your home. Think about the amount of time and effort you invest in your home... is it time to give your super some attention too?

Take your retirement into your own hands

You don't need an age pension calculator to work out that the government will not be able to fund the retirement lifestyles of our ageing population - there are just too many retirees and not enough money.

Improvements in medicine, environmental awareness and healthier lifestyles mean that we're living longer. Depending on your circumstances, you may spend between 20 and 30 years in retirement, which is a long time when you consider how you'll afford a comfortable standard of living.

Does taking responsibility for your retirement financial planning sound overwhelming? GESB can help.

Boost your super

Super is a tax effective way to save for your retirement. Grow your super savings by making extra contributions.  By saving a little extra now, you could have a lot more to enjoy when you'll need it most - after your retirement.