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Women and super (Part 3): Making the most of super and other assets after retirement

Women and super (Part 3): Making the most of super and other assets after retirement

Welcome to the third and final article in our three-part series on women and super. This article focuses on issues and strategies for women who have retired.

We know that women tend to retire with lower super balances than men and are expected to live longer on average, a combination that can lead to disappointing retirement income. After finishing work, you may feel that it’s too late to take remedial action, but many possibilities remain.

If you have retired, these tips can help you make the most of your super and have the best chance of a comfortable retirement.

About the author

Kate Crawford

Kate has worked in the superannuation sector since 2003. Her experience ranges from customer service to financial advice, member education, complaints management, trustee services, and learning and development.

She currently develops content and facilitates learning sessions for super professionals with the Association of Superannuation Funds (ASFA) as well as writing for SuperGuide.

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