Not sure how to grow your super for a comfy retirement? Or maybe you're concerned about how your money is performing? Well, we've got some good news for you! Aware Super and Finder have teamed up to give you the good stuff. This hub has guides on all the super and retirement topics that everyday Aussies want to learn about (including you). To learn more about Aware Super, visit Finder's handy guide to its products.
Planning for your retirement with Aware Super
Since 1992, Aware Super have helped everyday Aussies reach their retirement goals. And this is because of their distinct approach to investment growth for their members.
So, how does their approach work?
Well, most funds offer one of these investment options:
Static investment options, which is when your money is invested in a mix of assets (like shares, property, or cash) that stays the same over time.
A lifecycle approach, which is when your investment mix changes as you get older and closer to retirement.
Aware Super's default MySuper Lifecycle option is (as the name suggests) a lifecycle approach. This option emphasises high-growth investments while you're under 55.
And when you hit 55, MySuper Lifecycle will shift your investments into a balanced option with less exposure to risk.
Lifecycle vs Static: A Side-by-Side Comparison
Lifecycle
Single Strategy
Investment risk
Reduces over time as your investment mix changes.
Investment mix does not change.
Growth of your super
Exposure to growth assets is higher when you're younger, gradually decreasing over time.
Does not change over time. Typically lower exposure to growth assets compared to Lifecycle when you're young.
Evolves with you over time
Yes. Adjusts your investment mix over time as you age.
Below, you'll find a range of articles with more information about Aware Super, superannuation and retirement. Make sure to visit regularly to see the latest news and updates!
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Aware Super is a low-fee super fund with 12 different ways to invest including a MySuper option and an ethical investment option.
Why switch to Aware Super?
💡 Expert help and advice
Chat to a retirement and super expert at no extra cost. They can give you tailored advice to boost your super in the lead-up to retirement.
🛠️ Handy online tools and calculators
You can use Aware Super's helpful online tools and calculators to work out how much you need for retirement and how you can get there.
⏳ A lifecycle approach for low-effort investing
MySuper Lifecycle automatically adjusts your investment mix as you get older. Translation? Aware Super will manage your investments to get the most out of your money, so you don't have to lift a finger until it's time to retire.
Aware Super was featured in the 2025 Finder Awards.
Highly commended, Best Balanced Super Fund Balanced Socially Concious
Winner, Best High Growth Super Fund International Shares
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*Aware Super's High Growth option return over 10 years to 30 September 2025. SuperRatings Fund Crediting Rate Survey, September 2025. Based on the SR Growth (77-90) Index. Returns are after tax and investment management expenses but before the deduction of administration fees. Past performance is not an indicator of future performance.
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Not sure how to grow your super for a comfy retirement? Or maybe you're concerned about how your money is performing? Well, we've got some good news for you! Aware Super and Finder have teamed up to give you the good stuff. This hub has guides on all the super and retirement topics that everyday Aussies want to learn about (including you). To learn more about Aware Super, visit Finder's handy guide to its products.
