Articles by
Kate Crawford
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Webinar: Super decisions at retirement: Income stream, lump sum, accumulation or a mix?
Retirement brings some big decisions, and it’s difficult to know what’s right for you. In this webinar we look at all the options and their consequences, including tax and Centrelink implications, plus products that guarantee income for life.
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Case study: Midlife 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 December 2025)
Standout long-term performers show sustainable doesn’t mean sluggish.
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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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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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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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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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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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Stress-test your retirement plan with Mercer’s 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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Calculate your retirement balance with AustralianSuper’s calculator
Not sure how to structure your super contributions to hit your retirement target? AustralianSuper’s contributions calculator 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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Compare reverse mortgage options using the Moneysmart and HEAS calculators
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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Forecast how long your savings will last with 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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Project your final super balance with Moneysmart’s Superannuation calculator
Watch our video demonstration of ASIC’s MoneySmart Superannuation calculator to see how it can help you predict your final balance and compare super funds.
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Choose the right mix of contributions with Moneysmart’s Super contributions optimiser
The Moneysmart Super contributions optimiser will help you get the most out of your super contributions, maximising tax savings and government contributions. Our video tutorial walks you through how to use this valuable tool and understand the results, so you can supercharge your savings.
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YourSuper comparison tool review
Our video review demonstrates how to use the ATO super fund comparison tool to shortlist products you may wish to consider.
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Women and super (Part 3): Making the most of super and other assets after retirement
Don’t mistake retirement for the end of the line. There are still ways to boost your income and support your lifestyle once you retire – even if your final super balance was disappointing.
