Articles by
Kate Crawford
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A retiree’s dilemma: Pay off the mortgage or preserve super?
If you retire with a mortgage, choosing whether to clear it with your super or continue making payments can have significant impact on your retirement income and security.
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Hidden perks that make your super account even better
We’ve done the digging to help you make the most of what your super fund has to offer.
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Boost your Age Pension by topping up a younger spouse’s super
A quirk in Centrelink’s means testing makes investing in your younger partner’s super a compelling strategy to maximise your Age Pension.
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Case study: Self-employed single seeking a comfortable and secure retirement income for life
Watch to see how free tools empower Justine to get her retirement savings on track and reduce her tax bill.
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How to get more from your super in retirement
Leaving work doesn’t mean the end of opportunities to add to your super in your 60s and beyond.
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Super or mortgage: Where should I put my extra savings?
It’s a common question with no simple answer; you will need to do your own sums. We show you how.
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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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Super after death: How to get it to beneficiaries 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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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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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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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.
