Your super could be one of the biggest assets you ever own. But how much do you actually know about it?

For most women, the answer is probably: not much.

We know we're supposed to have super. We know our employer pays it. We might occasionally check the balance.

But do you know where your super is invested? Whether you're in the right investment option? Whether your employer is paying you correctly? Or what happens to your super when you die?

And here's the uncomfortable part: women currently retire with around 25% less super than men.

In the first episode of our five-part series, Making Aussie Women Super at Super, Molly sits down with Ruth Weaver, Team Leader and Key Client Education at Australian Retirement Trust, to answer the questions most of us should have asked years ago.

No jargon. No finance-speak. Just the stuff you actually need to know.

In this episode:

• Why women retire with less super than men, and what you can actually do about it
• How super works and where your money goes once it lands in your account
• How to check whether your employer is paying the correct 12%
• What your investment option actually means, from conservative to high growth
• How to work out whether your super is invested appropriately for you
• Why constantly switching your super investments could hurt your returns
• How salary sacrifice can help you build more super
• What the $30,000 concessional contributions cap means
• The super check most women put off, but really shouldn't
• Why your beneficiary nomination could be one of the most important decisions you make
• Three things you can do this week to take control of your super

Because you don't need to become a finance expert.

You just need to understand what's happening to your money while you're busy living your life.

This episode is proudly brought to you by Australian Retirement Trust, trusted by over 2.4 million members.

The opinions and comments shared by people in this podcast are theirs alone. The information was accurate at the time of recording. This is general information only and is not based on your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider these factors and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination before making any decision about any financial product. If you’re still unsure, speak with a financial adviser.

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