Articles by
Kate Crawford
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How much super do I need to retire on $50,000 a year?
How much super do you need for a $50,000 comfortable retirement? Expect $240,000 to $490,000, but you’ll need Age Pension support.
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Using small business CGT exemptions to boost your super
Small business CGT concessions could allow you to make a substantial super contribution from the sale of your business.
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Tips to boost your super when retirement is a long way off
Focusing on your super with plenty of time up your sleeve can set you up for a secure future and minimise sacrifices down the line.
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How to boost your spouse’s super balance (including calculator)
Couples who plan together succeed together. Learn how paying attention to your spouse’s super could maximise your opportunities.
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5 strategies to help fix your total super balance problem
If a high super balance is limiting your ability to get more into the tax effective super environment, there are ways to reduce your balance and maximise contributions at the same time.
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How much super do I need to retire on $100,000 a year?
How much super do you need to retire on $100,000 a year? Depending on your age and investment approach, expect $1.4 million to $1.9 million.
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Total super balance vs Transfer balance cap explained
The acronyms may be similar, but these two terms are not the same. We clear up the confusion and explain how they affect what you can do with your super.
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Should you start a super pension when you are eligible, or wait?
Hundreds of thousands of Australians who are eligible to transfer their super into a tax-free pension account have not taken the opportunity. Are you one of them?
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Creating effective salary-sacrifice arrangements with your employees
The right written agreement prevents tax issues for your staff.
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How to keep good records for your employees’ super contributions
The right evidence, organised effectively, protects your business from running foul of the tax office.
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What employers need to know about Super Guarantee penalties
Here’s what happens if you’re late paying your employees’ super and what you can do about it.
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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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Super tips for small business owners and the self-employed
What to do when super is compulsory, and how voluntary contributions and insurance can secure your future.
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ATO reporting for salary sacrifice and additional employer super contributions
As if employers don’t have enough to do, they also need to notify the ATO of any reportable employer super contributions they make for their employees.
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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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Superannuation rule changes from July 2026 (and previous years)
Every new super rule change explained: Payday Super, higher contribution caps, the transfer balance cap and Division 296 tax.
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Payday Super: Preparing your business for the transition
If you have employees, you will need to process your compulsory super contributions faster and more often. Get to grips with the essentials to prevent hiccups.
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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.
