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Your super doesn’t have to be a ‘future-you’ problem. Dive into the not-so-scary world of super as we get together and chat with some of Rest’s experts. Tune in as they help demystify super and break it down in plain English – all without any boring stuff.

  1. Super tips for busy employers

    2 DAYS AGO

    Super tips for busy employers

    Hiring some new starters for your business? In this episode of Super Simple Chats, we help businesses streamline their onboarding process, avoid common super mistakes, and make admin easier with Rest Pay. Whether you’re hiring one or twenty, this episode is packed with practical tips.  The ATO’s Standard Choice Form: https://www.ato.gov.au/forms-and-instructions/superannuation-standard-choice-form What is Super article https://rest.com.au/super/learn/essentials/what-is-super Is Super paid on overtime article https://rest.com.au/super/learn/employment/overtime Super 101 webpage: What Is Super? https://rest.com.au/super/learnGet the Rest App https://rest.com.au/tools-advice/tools/rest-app Disclaimer: Issued by Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited ABN 39 001 987 739, AFSL 240003 (Rest), trustee of Retail Employees Superannuation Trust ABN 62 653 671 394 (Fund). Any advice is general and does not take account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice or deciding to join or stay, consider its appropriateness and the relevant PDS, FSG and TMD at rest.com.au/pds.Rest Pay is the brand name for the clearing house solution provided by Wrkr Ltd (ABN 50 611 202 414) and ClickSuper Pty Ltd (ABN 48 122 693 985, AFSL 337805) trading as Wrkr PAY. The clearing house solution includes the Clearing House issued by ClickSuper Pty Ltd and the PDS is available at restsuper.zendesk.com(Help Guides). You should consider the PDS before deciding whether to use or keep using the Clearing House. Wrkr Ltd and ClickSuper Pty Ltd are solely responsible for the clearing house solution.Rest Advice is provided by MUFG Retire360 Pty Limited ABN 36 105 811 836, AFSL 258145 (Retire360). It consists of advice provided by Rest Advisers who are authorised representatives of Retire360 and Digital Advice (Contributions Optimiser, Retirement Health Check and Investment Choice Solution). Rest members can access Rest Advice without incurring additional fees for simple financial advice about their Rest account. An additional fee is payable for complex advice. We will inform you about any additional fees before the advice is given. Refer to the Rest Advice and Retire360 Financial Services Guide for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
  2. How much super should I have for my age?

    5 MAR

    How much super should I have for my age?

    Ever looked at your super and wondered if you’re behind? This episode breaks down the truth behind the numbers, including why it’s okay if you’re not ‘there’ yet. Calculator: https://rest.com.au/tools-advice/tools/calculators/superannuation-calculator  Article: https://rest.com.au/retirement/learn/how-much-to-retire  Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNdGzf2cmUc Disclaimer: Issued by Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited ABN 39 001 987 739, AFSL 240003 (Rest), trustee of Retail Employees Superannuation Trust ABN 62 653 671 394 (Fund).   Any advice is general and does not take account of your own objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice, consider if it’s appropriate for you. Before deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold this product, consider the PDS, FSG and TMD at rest.com.au/pds.    Rest Advice is provided by MUFG Retire360 Pty Limited ABN 36 105 811 836, AFSL 258145 (Retire360). It consists of advice provided by Rest Advisers who are authorised representatives of Retire360 and Digital Advice (Contributions Optimiser, Retirement Health Check and Investment Choice Solution). Rest members can access Rest Advice without incurring additional fees for simple financial advice about their Rest account. An additional fee is payable for complex advice. We will inform you about any additional fees before the advice is given. Refer to the Rest Advice and Retire360 Financial Services Guide for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
  3. Investments 101: What’s your super really doing?

    25 FEB

    Investments 101: What’s your super really doing?

    Your super does more than sit in your account. It’s invested! In today’s episode, we’re giving you a peek behind the curtain with an expert from the Rest investment team. Articles: https://rest.com.au/investments/understanding-investments  Webpage: https://rest.com.au/investments/options/  Calculator: https://rest.com.au/investments/options/compare  Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWf1N26Jz3M App:  https://rest.com.au/tools-advice/tools/rest-app Disclaimer: Issued by Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited ABN 39 001 987 739, AFSL 240003 (Rest), trustee of Retail Employees Superannuation Trust ABN 62 653 671 394 (Fund).  Any advice is general and does not take account of your own objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice, consider if it’s appropriate for you. Before deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold this product, consider the PDS, FSG and TMD at http://rest.com.au/pds Rest Advice is provided by MUFG Retire360 Pty Limited ABN 36 105 811 836, AFSL 258145 (Retire360). It consists of advice provided by Rest Advisers who are authorised representatives of Retire360 and Digital Advice (Contributions Optimiser, Retirement Health Check and Investment Choice Solution). Rest members can access Rest Advice without incurring additional fees for simple financial advice about their Rest account. An additional fee is payable for complex advice. We will inform you about any additional fees before the advice is given. Refer to the Rest Advice and Retire360 Financial Services Guide for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  4. Super for business explained

    04/09/2025

    Super for business explained

    Running a business without being run off your feet is anything but easy. So, in this episode, we’re here to help make the super part as simple as we can. Whether you’re bringing on your first staff member, or getting ready for Payday Super, this episode is here to help prime you for how super works with business. Web hub: https://rest.com.au/employer/resources/business-help-centre Contact us: https://rest.com.au/employer/why-choose-rest/talk-to-us Webpage: https://www.ato.gov.au/calculators-and-tools/super-guarantee-eligibility Online course: https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/super-for-employers/super-guarantee-employer-obligations-online-course Article: https://rest.com.au/super/learn/employment/self-employed-and-sole-traders Article: https://rest.com.au/tools-advice/learning-centre/super-tips/payday-super Disclaimer Keep in mind that tax rules can be tricky and are always changing. The information provided here is for general informational purposes and should not be considered as tax advice. For advice that fits your own situation, it's best to chat with a licensed tax professional.  The cost of providing financial services is included in the fees as disclosed in the relevant PDS. Rest and the Fund do not charge additional fees or pay or obtain commissions for advice provided. Rest employees are paid a salary and do not receive commissions or fees for the advice provided to you. They may receive a performance related bonus that takes into account the financial services provided. Super Investment Management Pty Limited, a wholly owned company of Rest, manages some of the Fund’s investments. Rest has no other relationships or associations with any related body corporate or product issuer that might reasonably be expected to influence Rest in providing financial services. For more information, contact us at rest.com.au/contact-us. Issued by Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited ABN 39 001 987 739, AFSL 240003 (Rest), trustee of Retail Employees Superannuation Trust ABN 62 653 671 394 (Fund).  Any advice is general and does not take account of your own objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice, consider if it’s appropriate for you and speak with a licensed financial adviser. Before deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold this product, consider the PDS, FSG and TMD at http://rest.com.au/pds . Rest Advice is provided by MUFG Retire360 Pty Limited ABN 36 105 811 836, AFSL 258145 (Retire360). It consists of advice provided by Rest Advisers who are authorised representatives of Retire360 and Digital Advice (Contributions Optimiser, Retirement Health Check and Investment Choice Solution). Rest members can access Rest Advice without incurring additional fees for simple financial advice about their Rest account. An additional fee is payable for complex advice. We will inform you about any additional fees before the advice is given. Refer to the Rest Advice and Retire360 Financial Services Guide for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
  5. The truth about super and love

    28/08/2025

    The truth about super and love

    Cue up some smooth R&B, grab yourself a glass of red and dim the lights because tonight, we’re talking superannuation and relationships. From date night conversation starters, to the spicier topics like divorce – this episode is going to cover all the details of super and love. Webpage: https://rest.com.au/super/grow-my-super/spouse-contributions Article: https://rest.com.au/super/learn/life-events/divorce Podcast: https://rest.com.au/super/learn/podcasts Retirement Session: https://rest.com.au/tools-advice/learning-centre/seminars-webinars Disclaimer: Keep in mind that tax rules can be tricky and are always changing. The information provided here is for general informational purposes and should not be considered as tax advice. For advice that fits your own situation, it's best to chat with a licensed tax professional. Issued by Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited ABN 39 001 987 739, AFSL 240003 (Rest), trustee of Retail Employees Superannuation Trust ABN 62 653 671 394 (Fund).  Any advice is general and does not take account of your own objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice, consider if it’s appropriate for you. Before deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold this product, consider the PDS, FSG and TMD at http://rest.com.au/pds Rest Advice is provided by MUFG Retire360 Pty Limited ABN 36 105 811 836, AFSL 258145 (Retire360). It consists of advice provided by Rest Advisers who are authorised representatives of Retire360 and Digital Advice (Contributions Optimiser, Retirement Health Check and Investment Choice Solution). Rest members can access Rest Advice without incurring additional fees for simple financial advice about their Rest account. An additional fee is payable for complex advice. We will inform you about any additional fees before the advice is given. Refer to the Rest Advice and Retire360 Financial Services Guide for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
  6. Retirement’s dream team: Super and the government age pension

    21/08/2025

    Retirement’s dream team: Super and the government age pension

    Worried you won’t have enough super in retirement? Don’t panic! That’s where the government’s age pension may help. In this episode we look at how the government age pension works, how your super affects it, and the kinds of things you need to do to start receiving payments. Show notes Retirement Session: https://rest.com.au/tools-advice/learning-centre/seminars-webinars Calculator: https://rest.com.au/tools-advice/tools/calculators/budget Digital advice: https://rest.com.au/tools-advice/advice/retirement-health-check Phone advice: https://rest.com.au/tools-advice/advice/advice-phone-form Webpage: https://rest.com.au/retirement/options Webpage: https://rest.com.au/retirement/learn/simplifying-age-pension-application Article: https://rest.com.au/retirement/learn/super-and-age-pension Disclaimer: Keep in mind that tax rules can be tricky and are always changing. The information provided here is for general informational purposes and should not be considered as tax advice. For advice that fits your own situation, it's best to chat with a licensed tax professional. Product issued by Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited ABN 39 001 987 739, AFSL 240003 (Rest), trustee of Retail Employees Superannuation Trust ABN 62 653 671 394 (Fund). Any advice is general and does not take account of your own objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice, consider if it’s appropriate for you. Before deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold this product, consider the PDS and TMD at rest.com.au/pds. The cost of providing financial services is included in the fees as disclosed in the relevant PDS. Rest and the Fund do not charge additional fees or pay or obtain commissions for advice provided. Rest employees are paid a salary and do not receive commissions or fees for the advice provided to you. They may receive a performance related bonus that takes into account the financial services provided. Super Investment Management Pty Limited, a wholly owned company of Rest, manages some of the Fund’s investments. Rest has no other relationships or associations with any related body corporate or product issuer that might reasonably be expected to influence Rest in providing financial services. For more information, contact us at rest.com.au/contact-us. Rest Advice is provided by MUFG Retire360 Pty Limited ABN 36 105 811 836, AFSL 258145 (Retire360). It consists of advice provided by Rest Advisers who are authorised representatives of Retire360 and Digital Advice (Contributions Optimiser, Retirement Health Check and Investment Choice Solution). Rest members can access Rest Advice without incurring additional fees for simple financial advice about their Rest account. An additional fee is payable for complex advice. We will inform you about any additional fees before the advice is given. Refer to the Rest Advice and Retire360 Financial Services Guide for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  7. Start planning your perfect retirement in three simple steps

    15/08/2025

    Start planning your perfect retirement in three simple steps

    Retirement. It’s all put under this one big label. But scratch the surface and you’ll find there’s a lot more to life’s twilight years than you may realise. Every decade our spending, lifestyles, and needs change. So how do you plan for such a gigantic undertaking? In this episode, we sit down with Rest expert, Pete, and break down the three major stages of retirement – showing you how to prepare for life’s grand finale. Show notes Calculator: https://rest.com.au/tools-advice/tools/calculators/budget Article: https://rest.com.au/tools-advice/learning-centre/super-tips/retirement-planning-checklist Digital advice: https://rest.com.au/tools-advice/advice/retirement-health-check Phone advice: https://rest.com.au/tools-advice/advice/advice-phone-form Article: https://rest.com.au/super/grow-my-super/downsizer-contributions Disclaimer: Product issued by Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited ABN 39 001 987 739, AFSL 240003 (Rest), trustee of Retail Employees Superannuation Trust ABN 62 653 671 394 (Fund). Any advice is general and does not take account of your own objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice, consider if it’s appropriate for you. Before deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold this product, consider the PDS and TMD at rest.com.au/pds. The cost of providing financial services is included in the fees as disclosed in the relevant PDS. Rest and the Fund do not charge additional fees or pay or obtain commissions for advice provided. Rest employees are paid a salary and do not receive commissions or fees for the advice provided to you. They may receive a performance related bonus that takes into account the financial services provided. Super Investment Management Pty Limited, a wholly owned company of Rest, manages some of the Fund’s investments. Rest has no other relationships or associations with any related body corporate or product issuer that might reasonably be expected to influence Rest in providing financial services. For more information, contact us at rest.com.au/contact-us. Rest Advice is provided by MUFG Retire360 Pty Limited ABN 36 105 811 836, AFSL 258145 (Retire360). It consists of advice provided by Rest Advisers who are authorised representatives of Retire360 and Digital Advice (Contributions Optimiser, Retirement Health Check and Investment Choice Solution). Rest members can access Rest Advice without incurring additional fees for simple financial advice about their Rest account. An additional fee is payable for complex advice. We will inform you about any additional fees before the advice is given. Refer to the Rest Advice and Retire360 Financial Services Guide for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  8. Busting super’s many, many myths

    07/08/2025

    Busting super’s many, many myths

    That’s it! We’ve had enough of the fake super news! Today, Ange, Andy and Sam are fact-checking the sceptics and setting things straight. How do you find out how much super you have? And where do your super fees go? Find out in this episode of the podcast. Podcast: Episode 1: Super 101: What is super and how does it work Article: What is super? How does it work? Article: Early access to super: Financial Hardship Download: Get the Rest app to check your balance Webpage: An overview of Rest’s fees Disclaimer: Disclaimer: Product issued by Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited ABN 39 001 987 739, AFSL 240003 (Rest), trustee of Retail Employees Superannuation Trust ABN 62 653 671 394 (Fund). Any advice is general and does not take account of your own objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice, consider if it’s appropriate for you. Before deciding whether to acquire or continue to hold this product, consider the PDS and TMD at rest.com.au/pds. The cost of providing financial services is included in the fees as disclosed in the relevant PDS. Rest and the Fund do not charge additional fees or pay or obtain commissions for advice provided. Rest employees are paid a salary and do not receive commissions or fees for the advice provided to you. They may receive a performance related bonus that takes into account the financial services provided. Super Investment Management Pty Limited, a wholly owned company of Rest, manages some of the Fund’s investments. Rest has no other relationships or associations with any related body corporate or product issuer that might reasonably be expected to influence Rest in providing financial services. For more information, contact us at rest.com.au/contact-us. Rest Advice is provided by MUFG Retire360 Pty Limited ABN 36 105 811 836, AFSL 258145 (Retire360). It consists of advice provided by Rest Advisers who are authorised representatives of Retire360 and Digital Advice (Contributions Optimiser, Retirement Health Check and Investment Choice Solution). Rest members can access Rest Advice without incurring additional fees for simple financial advice about their Rest account. An additional fee is payable for complex advice. We will inform you about any additional fees before the advice is given. Refer to the Rest Advice and Retire360 Financial Services Guide for further information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min

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Your super doesn’t have to be a ‘future-you’ problem. Dive into the not-so-scary world of super as we get together and chat with some of Rest’s experts. Tune in as they help demystify super and break it down in plain English – all without any boring stuff.

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