Multiple outlets report that many Australians hold misconceptions about how superannuation operates in retirement, and that these misunderstandings can affect retirement planning. The articles frame their coverage as myth-busting, highlighting that common beliefs about super’s rules, access, and outcomes are often inaccurate or incomplete. While the specific myths vary by outlet, the shared theme is that people frequently misunderstand what super is designed to do, when they can access it, and how withdrawals and taxation can work once retirement begins. The reporting also emphasizes that assumptions about “getting your money out” or relying on oversimplified ideas about returns and account balances may not match the actual regulatory and product realities of super accounts. Overall, the pieces encourage readers to check the details of their own super arrangements and seek reliable information, because planning based on incorrect premises can lead to poor decisions around timing, retirement income, and financial expectations.