Articles by
Kate Crawford
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What are the buy/sell spreads charged by my super fund?
Could you be overlooking some of the costs in your super? Find out how buy/sell spreads can take a bite of the pie.
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What are unit pricing and crediting rates and why do they matter?
Ever wondered how your super fluctuates over time? Understanding unit prices and crediting rates is the key to unlocking how your fund calculates returns.
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Tips to boost your super when retirement is a long way off
Retirement may seem distant, but 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 measure the financial impact of delaying retirement
If you are weighing up whether you can afford to retire sooner rather than later, it’s worth calculating some different scenarios before you pull the plug on your working life. We show you how.
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Your super after death: How to get your savings into the right hands fast
With the news that super funds have taken a year or more to pay families after a member dies, what can you do to protect your loved ones?
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How to make the most of your 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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Case study: Later-life divorcee using a transition to retirement strategy to rebuild super savings
This is a fascinating case study of a 60 year-old divorcee boosting a modest super balance through a transition-to-retirement strategy, carry-forward contributions and part-time work in retirement.
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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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Case study: Mid-life average income couple dreaming of a travel-filled retirement
Today, we’ll check out the retirement planning journey of Tony and Anna. They haven’t focused on their superannuation in the past and they’re starting to wonder if they’re going to be able to reach their retirement goals.
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Top-performing sustainable super funds (to June 2024)
Sustainable funds delivered strong returns last financial year, comparing favourably with their non-sustainable peers.
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How much super should I have at my age?
It’s human nature to compare ourselves with the people around us, but when it comes to super, the real question is whether your balance is on target to provide the retirement income you need.
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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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Making super contributions after age 60: Even in retirement
Modernised laws allow contributions up to age 75 and beyond. Discover smart options to get more cash into your super.
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Selecting your super fund: Can I make the choice?
Most Australians can choose which super fund they want their employer’s super contributions paid into, but there are exceptions. We explain who is, and is not, free to choose and how to go about it.
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Women and super (Part 1): How to grow your super in the early and middle years
The gender difference in super balances frequently leaves women worse off in retirement. Use our 7 tips to get on top of your super and help close the gap.
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What do the 2024 tax cuts mean for your super contributions?
Changes to tax rates could mean you need to rethink your contributions to super for the new financial year.
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Managing retirement income with a bucket strategy
Managing competing investment priorities in retirement is a challenge but a bucket strategy could tip the balance in your favour.
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Should I close my super account when I retire?
Rather than being the time to take your money and run for the hills, retirement is when super really comes into its own.
