Articles by
Kate Crawford
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Super boosting strategies for independent contractors and gig workers
Independent contractors and gig workers don’t get employer super, so building your retirement savings is up to you.
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Pension refreshing: How to add to your super pension
Pension accounts can’t accept contributions directly, but a pension refresh can help you add new savings to your retirement income.
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Compare retirement scenarios and stress test your plan with Canwi
A video walkthrough of Canwi, a planning tool that models your income, expenses, assets, debts and super, then stress tests your retirement plan against 1,000 possible futures.
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APRA’s performance test: Is your super underperforming?
APRA’s annual test names the super funds and investment options falling short, and what happens next if yours is one of them.
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How to manage early retirement due to ill health
A roadmap to your entitlements, insurance claims and super options if ill health forces you into early retirement.
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Forced to retire early? Your financial options explained
Early retirement isn’t always your choice, but knowing your options can take some of the sting out.
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What to do about super when an employee leaves your business
How to get your final super contribution right and help retiring employees.
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What to check on your annual super fund statement
Your annual super statement tells you more than just your balance. Here’s what to check to make sure your retirement plan is still on track.
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Explore a transition to retirement strategy using Industry Super’s TTR calculator
A video walkthrough of Industry Super Funds’ updated transition to retirement (TTR) calculator, showing how to model three common TTR scenarios and where the tool’s limitations start to matter.
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Saving for retirement outside super
Super is the most tax-effective way to save for retirement, but there are good reasons to hold some investments outside it too.
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Should I close my super account when I retire?
Closing your super account at retirement could mean giving up more than you think. Retirement is when super really comes into its own.
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Do you know what your super fund is invested in?
If you’d like to know more about the investments your super fund holds, we explain how to find out exactly where your money is going.
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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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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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How to turn your super into retirement income
Choosing the best combination of retirement income sources for your circumstance can make a big difference to your overall retirement income.
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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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How to choose a super fund for your pension
It’s tempting to stick with your current fund, but that could cost you. Follow our simple steps to choose a product that could set you up for life.
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Case study: Boosting retirement income with downsizer contributions
Lee and Mandy are retired and want to see whether downsizing could increase their retirement income.
