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Whether you have years before retirement or it is just around the corner, it is important that you plan for your post-working life.

This issue brings you lots of information about seminars, webinars, one-on-one consultations, and also the benefits of joining the ME Bank

UniSuper Upcoming Seminars

LeasePlan Salary Packaging one-on-one consultations

State Super Financial Planning

UniSuper members can get benefits of award winning ME Bank

Webinars

 

Unisuper Upcoming Seminars

Have you attended a superannuation seminar?  Do you know how to manage your retirement savings? How much do you need to retire? Will you be entitled to an aged pension? Do you understand all there is to know about your superannuation and your options?

Unisuper will be presenting 2 seminars on Tuesday 13th November from 12pm. Your attendance will provide you with a good understanding of your superannuation options, benefits and the knowledge to make informed decisions.

UniSuper101 - an introduction

  • Are you a new staff member to the university?
  • Are you confident you have chosen the most appropriate options in your super?

While especially relevant to members who have joined within the past 12 months, this session is suitable for all members who wish to gain an overview of the basics of UniSuper including:

  • Membership categories
  • Insurance options
  • Contributions overview
  • Investment options
  • Benefits of UniSuper

Date:  Tuesday 13th November 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Venue:  Room ATC 210, Advanced Technology Centre

Register Online: The registration page is easily accessed through the Seminars section of the UniSuper website.  The registration link allows you to view the seminars currently scheduled and to register to attend. Go to : http://www.unisuper.com.au/members/seminars

Retirement Planning

  • How much do you need to retire?
  • Will you be entitled to an aged pension?

The Retirement Planning seminar provides members with the key issues to consider before exiting the workforce. Whether planning for an immediate retirement or just seeking to gain a better understanding of the central issues, this comprehensive seminar includes information on:

  • Retirement income adequacy
  • Accessing superannuation benefits
  • Centrelink benefits overview
  • Retirement income streams
  • Estate planning considerations

Date:  Tuesday 13th November 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Venue:  Room ATC 210, Advanced Technology Centre

Register Online: The registration page is easily accessed through the Seminars section of the UniSuper website.  The registration link allows you to view the seminars currently scheduled and to register to attend. Go to : http://www.unisuper.com.au/members/seminars

LeasePlan Salary Packaging one-on-one consultations

Simon Farah, the University's LeasePlan Salary Packaging Account Manager will be available for one-on-one consultations at Human Resource Services, The Chancellery, Callaghan Campus  on Thursday 1 November and Friday 2 November 2012.

If you are interested in finding out more information about Salary Packaging, or you are an  existing LeasePlan client and wish to arrange a meeting with Simon, please email him at simon_farah@leaseplan.com.au
Simon will then contact you and confirm the arrangements.

Staff located at other Campuses should also contact Simon to discuss arranging a visit to your campus.

General information concerning Salary Packaging through LeasePlan is available at our website:  
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/salary-packaging/

Get the benefits of award-winning ME Bank

Recognised in the Mozo 2012 People's Choice Awards for Best Homes Loans and Best Credit Cards, the ME Bank says they can provide UniSuper members with a genuine banking alternative by offerring a commitment to straightforward, low-cost and transparent products.

If you would like to know more, contact Ben Howey, Business Development Manager, on 0423 782 657 or visit http://www.mebank.com.au/

Webinars

Unisuper will be running several webinars during October. Please see below for details.  You can also access further information on Unisuper's upcoming webinars via this link: http://www.unisuper.com.au/webinars

Transition to Retirement

Monday, 22 October 2012 at 12pm (1 hour)

The 'transition to retirement' (TTR) option is a government initiative which recognises that members may want to decrease their working hours over time towards the end of their career. It allows members to access their super benefits as an income stream prior to retirement. Some members use it as an opportunity to boost their super benefits overall or just ease into retirement.

This session is suitable for members who are approaching, or over, age 55 and would like an overview of:

  • benefits of TTR
  • converting super to an income stream
  • taxation implications
  • incorporating salary sacrifice to boost super benefits, and
  • aspects to consider when determining if this strategy is appropriate for you

To register, go to: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/381545414

Building Your Super & Protecting Your Future

Monday, 29 October 2012 at 10am (1 hour)

This webinar seeks to provide members in the accumulation phase with a better understanding of the various Government incentives available for contributions into superannuation and the competitive insurance coverage offered through their account.

This webinar includes information on:

  • Contributions overview
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Government contribution incentives
  • Insurance options
  • Risk/Return trade off

To register, go to: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/769823110

Building Your Super & Protecting Your Future

Monday 29 October 2012, 10am (1 hour)

This webinar seeks to provide members in the accumulation phase with a better understanding of the various Government incentives available for contributions into superannuation and the competitive insurance coverage offered through their account. This webinar includes information on:

  • Contributions overview
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Government contribution incentives
  • Insurance options
  • Risk/Return trade off

To register, click above link or go to: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/769823110

Retirement Planning

Monday 12 November 2012, 10am (1 hour)

The Retirement Planning webinar provides members with the key issues to consider before exiting the workforce. Whether planning for an immediate retirement or just seeking to gain a better understanding of the central issues, this comprehensive webinar includes information on:

  • Retirement income adequacy
  • Accessing superannuation benefits
  • Centrelink benefits overview
  • Retirement income streams
  • Estate planning considerations

To register, click above link or go to: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/724942726