Articles by
Kate Crawford
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How much super do I need to retire on $60,000 a year?
How much super do you need to retire on $60,000 a year, a step up from the standard ‘comfortable’ benchmark? Expect $430,000 to $725,000.
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Making super contributions after age 60: Even in retirement
If you have cash to spare or receive a windfall, there are many ways you can add to your super later in life, even if you are no longer working.
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Working out the best mix of super contributions
Choosing the optimal mix of before and after-tax super contributions can make a big difference to your retirement outcome. We show you how to work out the best solution for you.
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Investing an inheritance into super: What you need to know
Learn how investing a sudden financial gain in super can pay off, with detailed case studies and a look at important restrictions.
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Reducing tax on capital gains with super contributions
If you’ve made a capital gain this year, the tax office is knocking at the door. A personal tax-deductible super contribution could keep them at bay.
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Is $2 million in super enough to retire on?
If you expect to have about $2 million in super on retirement, how much income might this provide and for how long?
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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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Salary sacrifice and super: How does it work?
By directing some of your pre-tax income to super, you could boost your retirement savings and reduce tax.
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How to get your super in shape for retirement
As retirement nears, setting your super on the right path is more important than ever.
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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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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.
