Articles by
Kate Crawford
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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.
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How to make your super more socially aware
Aligning your super investments with your values is increasingly important to many people, but before you switch you should understand what to look for.
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How to use the TelstraSuper Lifetime Income Calculator
Confused about how a lifetime pension could fit into your retirement income plans? Help is at hand.
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How to use the TelstraSuper Retirement lifestyle planner
Not just another retirement calculator, let our video demonstration reveal how this tool changes the game.
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Getting to know your super fund and what it can do for you
Increasingly super funds offer support through education, advice, apps and rewards – find out if your fund stacks up in terms of what it does for you.
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9 investment risks and how they can affect your super
Knowledge, as they say, is power. Find out the ways your super can be impacted by risk and how it can be managed.
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Risk profiling and your investment choice
We all want a decent return on our investments, but it’s important to understand how much risk you are prepared to tolerate along the way.
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Should your life and disability insurance be inside super?
We know insurance is important, but choosing where to get the right cover is a minefield. Here are the pros and cons of holding insurance in super.
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How to use the Mercer Retirement income simulator
Watch our video demonstration to see how you can make the most of one of the most comprehensive retirement income calculators – for free.
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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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Calculate how to reach your super balance goal
Need help to understand how to structure your super contributions to hit your target at retirement? A simple tool from AustralianSuper can help.
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Managing your super when you’re moving overseas: 5 steps for success
Follow our five simple steps to keep your super on track while you’re living away from Australia.
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Reverse mortgage calculators: How-to guides
A reverse mortgage could allow you to unlock some of the equity in your home for retirement expenses. Our video demonstrations show how to use two free calculators to assess your options and make an informed choice.
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How to use Industry Super Funds’ Transition to Retirement (TTR) calculator
Take a few minutes to find out if you can boost your retirement balance without compromising on your income, reduce your work hours, or generate additional income with a transition to retirement strategy.
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How to use Moneysmart’s Account-based pension calculator
Watch our video walkthrough to see how this calculator can help you compare pension products and model your retirement income.
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How to budget for retirement
Trying to predict the income you will need for retirement can be daunting. While published benchmarks are a handy rule of thumb, there’s no substitute for a personalised budget. See how a budgeting tool can set you on the right track.
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How to choose a pension fund
Selecting a super pension account could be one of the most important retirement planning decisions you make. Our seven tips will give you the confidence you need to make the most of your hard-earned savings.
