Articles by
Kate Crawford
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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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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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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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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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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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How to make your super last longer
12 simple strategies to extend the life of your savings in retirement.
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Case study: Retirement income trade-offs in later retirement
This retiree case study follows Jackie and Charles as they explore ways to increase their retirement income while preserving a long-held family asset. It compares different strategies involving downsizing, superannuation, gifting and the Age Pension – highlighting the trade-offs retirees face later in life.
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Case study: Rebuilding retirement income after losing a partner
This retiree case study follows Janet as she reassesses her retirement income after the sudden loss of her partner. It explores the Age Pension and superannuation decisions she faces, and how different income strategies can help restore certainty in retirement.
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Model retirement outcomes with TelstraSuper’s probability-based planner
Not just another retirement calculator, let our video demonstration reveal how this tool changes the game.
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Income protection insurance inside super: Choosing the right level of cover
Your guide to selecting protection that fits your needs and budget.
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How to change super investment options with confidence
Thinking about changing your super investment option? This step-by-step guide helps you assess risk, compare performance and understand switching rules, so you can make changes with confidence.
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Map your retirement income with Moneysmart’s Retirement planner
The updated MoneySmart Retirement Planner includes a range of new features, which can take a little getting used to. This short video walks you through how the calculator works and how to use it to model your retirement.
