Top reasons retirees choose QSuper’s Lifetime Pension

There are many reasons people are purchasing QSuper’s new award-winning¹ Lifetime Pension that offers a lifelong income.

The key driver behind the creation of the product is that QSuper’s Lifetime Pension takes away the worry of how long your clients’ super will last. QSuper’s Lifetime Pension provides your clients with the confidence of knowing they will have an income for life.

How the Lifetime Pension works

Similar to other retirement products such as an annuity, when customers purchase QSuper’s Lifetime Pension their purchase amount is combined with the money of other Lifetime Pension members. They then receive payments from this pool of money for the rest of their life, even after they’ve received payments totalling their initial purchase price.

Unlike an annuity, though, the regular payment isn’t a fixed amount, but will vary from year to year. QSuper invests the pool of money in its Balanced option for Retirement Income accounts, and each year those with a Lifetime Pension receive an annual net adjustment based on a 5% benchmark. The annual adjustment is intended to help keep up with the rising cost of living.

The Lifetime Pension also offers a potential increase to total income with access to possible Centrelink benefits, as not all of the purchase price is counted towards Centrelink's income and asset tests.

See what some QSuper members are saying about their decision to stime Pension.

“I’m a very happy customer, it has increased my income and the difference has been almost immediate.” Male QSuper customer, retired

Why retirees are choosing Lifetime Pension

QSuper's Head of Product and Services Ben Hillier said people’s reasons for purchasing QSuper’s innovative new Lifetime Pension varied. Sometimes, each member of a couple had different reasons for joining, he said.

“The top reasons people have bought in are the potential for higher income levels, the confidence of an income that never runs out,” Mr Hillier said.

“Spouse protection is also one of the top reasons members are giving.

“Looking after your spouse is a really strong attraction. It offers powerful peace of mind.”

Lifetime Pension offers an income for the rest of a person’s life, and the life of their spouse (if they’ve chosen the spouse protection option), no matter how long they live.

Under the spouse protection feature of Lifetime Pension, a person can choose to have payments continue to be paid to their spouse after they pass away, giving them the security of knowing they'll be financially supported in their partner’s absence.

The Lifetime Pension also offers a money-back guarantee as it is designed so a person can receive their purchase price back in fortnightly payments, or the remainder goes to their beneficiaries once they pass away.²

“It’s given me real peace of mind. I wanted a set-and-forget income for life, so I know that I won’t have to worry about money no matter happens to either one of us.” Female QSuper member, retired

How Lifetime Pension may help meet your clients’ needs

See how including the Lifetime Pension has made a difference for Sue, Walter, Gita and Vijay. 

What QSuper members are saying about Lifetime Pension

Whether a single or a couple, members have their own reasons for purchasing Lifetime Pension.  Here’s what some have told us.

To find out more about QSuper’s Lifetime Pension

Visit QSuper’s Lifetime Pension online hub for financial advisers for product features, eligibility requirements and other resources including Adviser guide, calculators, FAQs and the QSuper Product Disclosure Statement for Income Account and Lifetime Pension.

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<sub>1. For further information about the methodology used by Chant West, see www.chantwest.com.au. This award is solely statement of opinion and does not represent a recommendation to purchase, hold, or sell any securities, or make any other investment decisions. Ratings and awards are subject to change and are only one factor that you should consider when deciding how to invest your super. Past performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance.

2. Money-back protection may be subject to legislative maximums and adjustments for negative returns. If spouse option is selected, payments will continue to the spouse. Further details are available in the QSuper Product Disclosure Statement for Income Account and Lifetime Pension (pdf).

3. Using temporary 50% reduction of minimum drawdown for the 2020/21 financial year.

4. Assumes Sue has opened the Lifetime Pension on 1 July, her 70th Birthday.

5. Under the means test rules dated 1 July 2019, 60% of the purchase price is assessed until you reach the life expectancy for a 65-year-old male (currently 84 years old), or a minimum of five years, and 30% thereafter.

6. Age Pension income estimate based on income and assets tests as at 31 May 2021.</sub>

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_{The opinions expressed and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the QSuper Board. No responsibility is taken for the accuracy of any of the information supplied and you should seek advice for your personal circumstances.}

_{This information and QSuper products are provided and issued by the QSuper Board (ABN 32 125 059 006, AFSL 489650) as trustee for QSuper (ABN 60 905 115 063). This is general information only, you should therefore consider the appropriateness of this information in light of your own objectives, financial situation, or needs before you make any decision. Consider whether the product is right for you by reading the product disclosure statement (PDS) available from qsuper.qld.gov.au or by calling us on 1300 360 750 to request a copy.}