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Calculate how long your super will last?

When thinking about your super, one of the most common questions, alongside "how much will I need to retire" is "how long will my super last?" 

Luckily, our Retirement Drawdown calculator can help you figure that out.

Account-based pension calculators - like the one below -  are designed to help you plan for retirement by considering your current super balance, income needs, and lifestyle goals.

Simply input your details into the calculator, and you'll get an estimated projection of how long your money may last. This will help you assess if you're on track or if adjustments are needed to ensure a comfortable retirement.

Use our account-based pension calculator and get personalised results.

What to consider

It’s important to remember that calculator results are based on several assumptions:

Variable Assumptions

These factors can be customised with information you enter to match your personal situation.

Fixed Assumptions

These are more standardised values used to estimate your retirement outcome.

A calculator is only a guide

The calculator is a helpful tool, but it’s important to treat the results as a guide, not a guarantee. 

Regularly update your details and review the assumptions, so you can adjust your retirement plan as needed.

 

Variable assumptions
  • Investment returns
  • Annual inflation rate
  • Variable fees
  • Fixed annual fees
Fixed assumptions
  • Inflation rate: Typically 2-3% to adjust future values
  • Investment returns: Based on historical data or conservative estimates
  • Retirement age: Often set at 65 or 67, aligning with Age Pension eligibility
  • Life expectancy: Based on government data
  • Superannuation rules: Including the transfer balance cap and minimum drawdown rules

Frequently asked questions

The maximum amount that can be transferred into an account-based pension is regulated by the Transfer Balance Cap. As of 1 July 2024, the cap is set at $1.9 million. Any amount over this cap must remain in an accumulation account.

Please refer to the ATO for additional information

It depends on various factors, including your lifestyle, spending habits, investment returns, and inflation. 

A retirement calculator can help you project your potential income by factoring in your current super balance, lifestyle goals, and any expected returns on investments.

Retirement drawdown is calculated based on your lifestyle needs, assumptions around inflation, investment returns, and your super balance. The drawdown amount typically follows minimum withdrawal rules set by the government, but you can adjust it to suit your personal financial situation and retirement goals.

Talk to a retirement expert

What does your pathway to retirement look like? Not sure where to start? We can help.

Whether you’ve got questions about your super balance, when you can retire, or what to do once you get there, our Retirement Centre is here to help with personalised one-on-one service, practical information, and general advice. We can help you:

  • Understand your retirement options
  • Connect you with financial planning services
  • Help you open a retirement account

Call us on 1800 777 060 or book a time to speak to our team today. 

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