Articles by
Kate Crawford
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Case study: Self-employed single seeking a comfortable and secure retirement income for life
UpdatedWatch to see how free tools empower Justine to get her retirement savings on track and reduce her tax bill.
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Super or mortgage: Where should I put my extra savings?
UpdatedShould you put extra money into super or your mortgage? We compare the numbers with real examples to help you decide.
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What are the buy/sell spreads charged by my super fund?
UpdatedCould 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?
UpdatedEver 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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How to measure the financial impact of delaying retirement
UpdatedIf 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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Super after death: How to get it to beneficiaries fast
UpdatedWith super funds taking a year or more to pay families after a death, what can you do to protect your loved ones?
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Case study: Later-life divorcee using a transition to retirement strategy to rebuild super savings
UpdatedThis 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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Webinar: Super decisions at retirement: Income stream, lump sum, accumulation or a mix?
UpdatedRetirement 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
UpdatedToday, 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)
UpdatedStandout long-term performers show sustainable doesn’t mean sluggish.
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Selecting your super fund: Can I make the choice?
UpdatedMost 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
UpdatedManaging 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
UpdatedAligning 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
UpdatedIncreasingly 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
UpdatedKnowledge, 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?
UpdatedWe 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
UpdatedWatch 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 target with AustralianSuper’s calculator
UpdatedNot sure how to structure your super contributions to hit your retirement target? AustralianSuper’s contributions calculator can help.
