Articles by
Barbara Drury
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Super news for June 2026
UpdatedDeath 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
UpdatedWhile 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?
UpdatedIf 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
UpdatedFind 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?
UpdatedOn 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: What’s changing and what to look for
UpdatedWhile 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
UpdatedYou’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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Asset valuation guidelines for SMSFs
UpdatedEnd 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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Super news for May 2026
UpdatedPerformance 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
UpdatedDefault MySuper funds have been undergoing a makeover in recent years, with performance under the microscope and fees falling.
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Managing your SMSF in a downturn
UpdatedWith 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
UpdatedFrom planning your income to where you will live, 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?
UpdatedWorking 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 retirement finances beyond super
UpdatedIf 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
UpdatedIf 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
UpdatedFor 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
UpdatedSMSFs 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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Minimum pension drawdown rates (2026–27) and calculator
UpdatedAge-based minimum annual withdrawal rates apply to account-based pensions. Here’s how they are calculated.
