What you need to know to retire

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Feb 12, 2026

Ruth Weaver, Team Leader in Key Client Education at Australian Retirement Trust, explains retirement planning basics and super strategies in clear, practical terms. Short segments cover estimating income needs, using forecasters, boosting balances with contributions and investments, timing access to super, choosing income versus lump sums, and focusing on wellbeing in retirement.

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ADVICE

Use A Forecaster Early

Use a forecaster or retirement calculator early to compare where you are to where you want to be.
Adjust retirement age, contributions or investment choices in the tool to see the impact on your outcome.

INSIGHT

Retirement Is A High-Stakes Investment Moment

Retirement balances are often highest the day you retire, so investment decisions have bigger consequences.
Keeping money invested after retirement can still generate meaningful returns for longevity.

ADVICE

Close Gaps With Two Levers

Close gaps by using two levers: add contributions and review investment strategy.
Use contribution and investment tabs in forecasters to model effects before acting.

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You’ve worked hard for your super, so now it’s time to understand how it works for you.

Retirement comes with a lot of questions and that’s exactly why this episode of Super Insider exists.

In this must-listen episode, Josh and Ruth from our Education team dive into the most common retirement FAQs we hear from members. They bust myths, break down options and give you the clarity you need to move forward with confidence. From growing your super to accessing it without fear, this conversation is all about keeping your super working hard for you, so you can focus on enjoying a stress-free retirement.

Tune in to learn:

02:30 - Planning your retirement income needs

05:19 - Using forecasters to check progress

06:38 - Growing super through contributions investments

11:49 - Accessing super at preservation age

13:38 - Choosing income versus lump sums

15:41 - Thriving in retirement wellbeing

20:57 - Getting guidance when decisions matter

Whether retirement is around the corner or still a few years away, this episode will help you understand your options and feel empowered to take the next step.

Explore more tools, calculators, events and guidance on our website: https://www.australianretirementtrust.com.au/

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Joshua Van Gestel – Senior Manager, Education Delivery, ART

Ruth Weaver - Team Leader – Key Client Education, ART

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