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Imagining your retirement can be exciting, even if it’s a long way away. Who doesn’t want more time to pursue hobbies, travel, and spend time with friends and family?! If you’re in the know, you’re already aware – it’s important to have a plan if you want to hit those retirement goals. What you might not realise is that your plans need a bit of risk management built in if you’re going to get there.

Did you know that compulsory superannuation was only introduced in 1992? Whilst it was all the way back in the last century, it’s only been 32 years!

BUSSQ's investment market update for the 2023-24 financial year.

BUSSQ's investment update to 31 March 2024.

Contributing to super can be a great way to grow your savings for retirement and can help you save on tax.

As you get closer to retirement you may want to contribute a larger sum of money to super, such as a bonus payment from work or an inheritance. Although there are limits on how much you can contribute to super each financial year, it’s possible to contribute more without paying additional tax, if you meet eligibility conditions, by using the carry forward rule or bring forward arrangement.

BUSSQ’s growth-oriented investment options had a strong quarter.

Unfortunately, each year Australians continue to lose millions of their hard-earned dollars to scammers.

Peter Laity – BUSSQ’s Chief Investment Officer discusses the Fund’s performance over the last financial year ending 30 June 2023 and highlights how BUSSQ is invested for long term growth.