Articles by
Kate Crawford
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What advice can I get from my super fund in retirement?
The need for financial advice doesn’t end when you retire, in fact, good, timely advice may be even more consequential.
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Super housekeeping tips for EOFY
As 30 June approaches, it’s time to make the most of your annual super contribution limits.
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Understanding risk and your super investment options
Performance matters when you’re building a healthy super balance for your retirement, but so does the level of risk you are comfortable with along the way.
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Is $2 million in super enough to retire on?
If you (or you and your partner combined) expect to have about $2 million in super on retirement, how much income might this provide and for how long?
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Is $700,000 in super enough to retire on?
If you (or you and your partner combined) anticipate having a retirement balance of about $700,000, how much income might it provide and for how long?
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Is $1 million in super enough to retire on?
If you (or you and your partner combined) anticipate having a retirement super balance of about $1 million, how much income might it provide and for how long?
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Is $500,000 in super enough to retire on?
We’ve run the numbers to find out what kind of retirement half a million dollars could provide.
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Planning your account-based pension withdrawals for the new financial year
If you‘re thinking about increasing or decreasing payments from your super pension, the new financial year is a good time, but not the only time, to consider it.
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Division 296 super tax explained (including calculator)
The Albanese government has bowed to pressure to make amendments to its controversial tax on super funds with more than $3 million, and announced a short consultation period.
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Using small business CGT exemptions to boost your super
Some small business CGT concessions can help eligible business owners to make a substantial contribution into their super after they sell, without having to worry about the normal super contribution limits.
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How much super do I need to retire on $100,000 a year?
What the benchmark suggests, and how to tailor your own target.
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How much super do I need to retire on $80,000 a year?
What the benchmark suggests, and how to tailor your own target.
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How much super do I need to retire on $60,000 a year?
What the benchmark suggests, and how to tailor your own target.
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How much super do I need to retire on $50,000 a year?
What the benchmark suggests, and how to tailor your own target.
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Life insurance inside super: Choosing the right level of cover
Your guide to selecting an adequate and appropriate level of the right protection for your family.
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How to invest your super in retirement
Choosing your retirement investment mix carefully can help stretch your savings further at a level of risk you’re comfortable with.
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Super recontribution strategy: How it works (including calculator)
Find out how a recontribution strategy can decrease tax for your beneficiaries and help you and your spouse share super balances more evenly.
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How to make your super last longer
12 simple strategies to extend the life of your savings in retirement.
