Have You Lost Track Of Your Superannuation Account?

With around 14.8 million superannuation accounts in existence throughout Australia, there is an estimated $18 billion dollars of unclaimed funds – and this can sometimes be found in forgotten and secondary accounts. Could you be missing out on a lump sum that’s waiting to be found?

How to find your missing account

There are a whole host of reasons why you may have lost track of your account, from moving house to changing your job. Maybe you opened your superannuation fund early and have misplaced the details and credentials over the years? Whatever the reason, the good news is that it can be found.

If you have opened multiple accounts, you may have the potential to combine the missing funds with your active one. Doing so could allow you to reduce the necessary paperwork to both reclaim the account and keep it running, save on fees, keep track of the money you earn and even increase the potential for your retirement fund to flourish.

Have a quick look online

As there are so many inactive superannuation accounts out there, there are a range of specialists online that could help you to find yours in no time at all. Many of these might be able to help you to combine your accounts, too. You could also contact your current superannuation advisor or the Australian Tax Office; they may have the right resources to reunite you with your money.

It may be a good idea to contact a professional Financial Planner sooner rather than later, as they may be able to help you to choose a superannuation account for your needs, as well as advise you on your saving potential going forward.

Source: https://www.ato.gov.au/About-ATO/Research-and-statistics/In-detail/Super-statistics/Super-accounts-data/Super-accounts-data-overview/

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