Articles by
Barbara Drury
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Age Pension rates (March 2026 to September 2026)
Age Pension rates are rising again. Check the latest rates for singles, couples and transitional pensions and learn what you may be entitled to.
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Pension fund performance: Monthly returns to May 2026
Despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty, pension funds had an excellent May and are on course for another stellar financial year.
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Super fund performance: Monthly returns to May 2026
Super funds continued their positive run in May and are on course to post a 9% return for the year to June 2026.
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Super fund performance reckoners: Monthly returns for 5 investment categories
In our reckoner below you can view the median monthly investment returns for 5 superannuation investment options going back to January 2016.
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How does SAPTO work? (Senior Australians and pensioners tax offset)
Eligible pensioners could be in for a small but welcome financial sweetener come tax time, thanks to this little known tax offset.
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What government services are available for older Australians?
Retirees and older Australians, be sure to check out all the discounts, services and supports provided by the federal, state and territory governments.
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SuperGuide news for June 2026
Death benefits review, ATO protects super transactions from fraud, Super assets and mega funds on the rise, Ban on advertising super funds to new employees
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How the best super funds deliver on member services
While investment performance grabs the headlines, it’s member services that will help you make good decisions about your super that will pay off in retirement.
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Pension fund of the year 2026: What makes a winner?
If retirement beckons, it’s worth knowing which funds are best at addressing the needs of retired members.
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Super funds of the year awards: Best super funds for 2026
Find out which funds are delivering the best returns, products and services for their members.
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What are the Age Pension residency rules?
On top of an age requirement and income and assets tests, you also need to satisfy strict residency rules before you can claim a full or part Age Pension.
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Super pensions: Trends in payment frequency, flexibility, fees and more
While the introduction of lifetime income products has been painfully slow, super funds have been working on improvements to their existing pensions and member services.
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How to get ready for retirement if you own a business
You’ve worked hard to build your business, but when retirement beckons it’s time to fold your business plan into your personal retirement planning.
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What are annuities, and how can they help in retirement?
Modern annuities not only offer guaranteed income in retirement but some pay income for life and may increase your Age Pension entitlements.
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Asset valuation guidelines for SMSFs
End of financial year asset valuations are routine for SMSF trustees, but they will assume even more importance with the introduction of Division 296 tax.
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SuperGuide news for May 2026
Performance test updated, Free retirement planning tools, UniSuper cuts fees, Dodgy dental scams, Greenwashing fears, Telstra Super fail
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MySuper funds: What they are and who offers them
Default MySuper funds have been undergoing a makeover in recent years, with performance under the microscope and fees falling.
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Super fund mergers: What does it mean for members?
If your fund is involved in a merger, don’t panic. You could end up better off, but you do need to make sure your new fund is still a good fit.
