Articles by
Barbara Drury
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Managing your SMSF in a downturn
With slower growth, higher inflation and volatile markets the order of the day, investors need a plan to help them navigate choppy waters.
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Retiring soon? Here are 6 questions you need to answer first
From planning your retirement income to where you will live and how you will spend your time, there’s a lot to think about in the run-up to retirement.
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Retirement income rules of thumb: Do they measure up?
Working out how much income you will need in retirement is no easy task, but some simple short cuts may provide an estimate to start the planning process.
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How to strengthen your finances in retirement
If the rising cost of living is eating into your retirement savings, it’s time to review your budget and look for potential sources of additional income.
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Choosing a lifecycle option for your age group
If your super is invested in a lifecycle fund, or you are interested in exploring your options, SuperGuide’s new lifecycle comparison tool can help.
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SMSF minimum pension payments: Rules and strategies
For SMSF members in retirement phase, strict rules apply to minimum pension payments and breaches can be costly.
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SMSF returns are competitive with large funds
SMSFs still underperform large super funds in years when markets are strong, but consistently beat the big end of town over five years.
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Super fund performance reckoners: Annual returns for 5 investment categories
In these reckoners you can view the median super fund returns for 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 and 15 years across five different investment options for the last 10 calendar years and 9 financial years.
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Minimum pension drawdown rates (2026–27) and calculator
Age-based minimum annual withdrawal rates apply to account-based pensions. Here’s how they are calculated.
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How much super do I need to retire?
Forget advice saying you need $1 million in super to retire. The amount you will need depends on your personal circumstances and preferences, and may be less than you think.
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When can I access my super? All conditions of release explained
While super is designed to provide income in retirement, there are circumstances when you may be eligible to withdraw some or all of your savings.
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What is the cost of living in retirement in Australia?
One of the challenges of retirement planning is working out how much income you will need to live the good life. Here are some tips to get you started.
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How to compare super funds in 7 easy steps
If you are considering switching funds, or choosing a fund for the first time, comparing funds has never been easier.
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Which are Australia’s largest super funds?
Bigger is not always better but it can help super funds in a fiercely competitive market for members and performance.
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How to benchmark your super fund
Your super is too important to set and forget, so we show you how to tell if your fund is delivering the returns, benefits and other services you need.
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ETFs: How to use them and what they cost
Exchange-traded funds have made building a well-diversified investment portfolio easier and more cost effective than ever, as growing numbers of SMSF investors are discovering.
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How our super and pension fund rankings work
Have you ever looked at your super fund’s investment returns and wondered how your fund compares with similar funds? Is it a consistently high performer or an inveterate underachiever?
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Retirement planning is about more than money
A healthy super balance helps, but living life to the full in retirement also requires a sense of purpose and meaning.
