27/08/2026
You might have heard a lot about superannuation in the press lately.
But have you ever wondered what the word actually means?
Probably not. It’s a long, boring word that makes most people switch off.
But its history is surprisingly interesting.
It comes from Latin and roughly gives us the idea of “beyond the years”.
And, even better, one of its ancestors was apparently used to describe old cattle.
Yep. Old cows. 🐄
So next time you hear superannuation, think:
Your money for your years beyond work.
Suddenly the word means something.
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