When it comes to the decision to retire, many of us aren’t quite ready to fully stop working. A Catholic Super Transition to Retirement Income account allows you to ease yourself into retirement at a pace that suits you. You can cut back on your work hours, while also adding to – and drawing an income from – your super.
Not sure where to begin? Our Service Centre is here to help, with answers to your questions and provide one-on-one support.
Cut back on your working hours, and have more time for the things you want to do.
Supplement your reduced income by drawing on your super, even while you’re working.
Keep building your retirement savings by contributing to your super account.
A transition to retirement income account operates alongside your super account. It allows you to start drawing on your super benefits as regular income payments once you've reached your preservation age so you can start to work less.
And just like with your super account, you decide how your income account is invested, to best suit your financial goals.
Once you reach age 65 your Transition to Retirement Income account converts automatically to a retirement income account. You can also convert it to a Retirement Income account if you fully retire before you reach age 65.
If you’re not quite sure where to begin, don’t worry – we’re here for you. Our Service Centre can answer your questions and provide one-on-one support. And all at no additional cost.
To open a Transition to Retirement Income account, you need a minimum of $25,000.
If you’re transferring money from a super account in Catholic Super but still plan to keep your super account open, you’ll need to leave a minimum balance of $6,000 in that account.
Catholic Super offers seven diversified options and four sector-specific options, so you can choose the options that best suit your retirement goals.
One of the main benefits of a Transition to Retirement Income account is that you may be able to reduce your working hours but still maintain your income.
Or, if you're not quite ready to permanently leave the workforce, you can receive additional income by drawing on your super.
You can choose to have your income paid to you on a fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annual basis. And you get to nominate how much you want to receive. Note that minimum and maximum amounts apply.
Once you've turned 60, there's generally no tax on your income payments.
While you’re still working, you and your employer can keep making contributions to your super account, so you can keep saving for your retirement.
Choose from a wide range of investment options to best suit your needs.
Our competitive fees and costs mean more money stays in your account for your future.
Ease your way into retirement and boost your super at the same time, with a transition to retirement strategy.
Ease your way into retirement and boost your super at the same time, with a transition to retirement strategy.
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You can open a Transition to Retirement Income account if:
If you've permanently retired from the workforce, you may be eligible to open a Retirement Income account.
You can open an account online via the button below. Or download and complete the following forms (as required) and submit them to us.
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Getting a little support and guidance from the experts can help you plan ahead with confidence. Our specialists can provide you with guidance and support regarding your retirement options, answer your retirement questions or help you to set up a retirement account.
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