Articles by
Kate Crawford
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Selecting your super fund: Can I make the choice?
Most Australians can choose which super fund they want their employer’s super contributions paid into, but there are exceptions. We explain who is, and is not, free to choose and how to go about it.
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What do the 2024 tax cuts mean for your super contributions?
Changes to tax rates could mean you need to rethink your contributions to super for the new financial year.
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Managing retirement income with a bucket strategy
Managing competing investment priorities in retirement is a challenge but a bucket strategy could tip the balance in your favour.
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Should I close my super account when I retire?
Rather than being the time to take your money and run for the hills, retirement is when super really comes into its own.
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How to make your super more socially aware
Aligning your super investments with your values is increasingly important to many people, but before you switch you should understand what to look for.
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Getting to know your super fund and what it can do for you
Increasingly super funds offer support through education, advice, apps and rewards – find out if your fund stacks up in terms of what it does for you.
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9 investment risks and how they can affect your super
Knowledge, as they say, is power. Find out the ways your super can be impacted by risk and how it can be managed.
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Understanding risk and your super investment options
We all want a decent return on our investments, but it’s important to understand how much risk you are prepared to tolerate along the way.
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Should your life and disability insurance be inside super?
We know insurance is important, but choosing where to get the right cover is a minefield. Here are the pros and cons of holding insurance in super.
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Stress-test your retirement plan with Mercer’s income simulator
Watch our video demonstration to see how you can make the most of one of the most comprehensive retirement income calculators – for free.
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Retirement bonuses explained: Does your super fund pay one?
Some super funds pay a retirement bonus when you start a pension, adding thousands to your balance. Learn what it is, how it works, and which funds offer it.
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Estimate your retirement balance goal with AustralianSuper’s contributions tool
Need help to understand how to structure your super contributions to hit your target at retirement? A simple tool from AustralianSuper can help.
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Managing your super when you’re moving overseas: 5 steps for success
Follow our five simple steps to keep your super on track while you’re living away from Australia.
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Compare reverse mortgage options using the Moneysmart and HEAS calculators
A reverse mortgage could allow you to unlock some of the equity in your home for retirement expenses. Our video demonstrations show how to use two free calculators to assess your options and make an informed choice.
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Explore a transition-to-retirement strategy using Industry Super’s TTR calculator
Take a few minutes to find out if you can boost your retirement balance without compromising on your income, reduce your work hours, or generate additional income with a transition to retirement strategy.
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Forecast how long your savings will last with Moneysmart’s Account-based pension calculator
Watch our video walkthrough to see how this calculator can help you compare pension products and model your retirement income.
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How to choose a super fund for your pension
Selecting a super pension account could be one of the most important retirement planning decisions you make. Our seven tips will give you the confidence you need to make the most of your hard-earned savings.
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Project your final super balance with Moneysmart’s Superannuation calculator
Watch our video demonstration of ASIC’s MoneySmart Superannuation calculator to see how it can help you predict your final balance and compare super funds.
