Planning for retirement
Start planning to get an idea of how much you'll need for the retirement lifestyle you want, and how to maximise your super so you're ready when the time comes.
Plan for your retirementretire your way
Retirement is different for everyone. We're not here to tell you what yours should look like — just to help you get there, and live it your way.
choose where you're at
Choose the stage you're in to see what you need to know.
Retiring soon
Thinking about winding back your hours or giving your super a boost before retirement? See how a Transition to Retirement (TTR) Income Stream can help you retire the way you want.
Retiring soon
Ready to retire
A Retirement Income Stream (RIS) is a flexible way to access your super when you retire. You can receive a regular income (tax free if you're 60 or over) while the remaining balance stays invested for you throughout your retirement.
Ready to retire
In retirement
After a lifetime of hard work and saving money, retirement's the time for you to live life exactly as you want. See how to manage your regular income stream payments, make lump sum withdrawals, and more.
Manage your retirement
don't just wonder — see what your retirement could look like
Our Future Planner tool can help you:
- see how much money you're projected to have in retirement
- see how your projected annual household income compares to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) comfortable retirement standard; and
- explore options to grow your super.
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want an account that provides you with a regular income?
If you're already a HESTA member, log in to your account and apply for an income stream account online if you're eligible.
Consider whether this product is appropriate for you by reading the PDS and TMD.
ready to make a plan, or make the most of the one you're living?
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Join us to get tips and tools to improve your financial wellbeing and find out what you can do to make the most of your super before retirement.
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Figure out your path to retirement
Thinking about scaling back or winding down work? Learn how to make the most of your super before you get there — including tax tips, contribution strategies and how to turn your super into an income in retirement.
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Learn about life in retirement
Already retired, or starting to think about it? Get clear answers on Centrelink and the Age Pension, contribution rules, downsizer contributions, estate planning and choosing the right investment option for you.
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more on retirement
When can I get access to my super? See when you're eligible to start using your super.
Should I pay off the mortgage or will it affect my Age Pension? Here are a few things for you to consider.
Our Retirement Income Strategy summary may help you decide how you can make the most of this time in your life.
Our Income Stream Ready-Made strategy offers a simple solution to reduce investment risk over time.
Ready. Set. Plan. Our simple online tools are a good starting point for getting your super and finances sorted.
See our income stream forms, including managing your payments, beneficiary nomination form, and more.
Talk to a HESTA retirement expert
Don't navigate retirement alone. Our experts are here to help you make it work for you.