With the end of the current financial year fast approaching, time is running out if you’re planning to boost your superannuation balance before 30 June. Even depositing a small amount of extra money into your super account before 30 June this year could make a big difference to your overall retirement balance over the longer term, thanks to compounding investment returns.

When you start to plan for retirement, you’ll need to check your super: where it is; how much you have; whether you have lost or unclaimed super; consider consolidating accounts where relevant; that your details are up-to-date with the ATO and your super funds.

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