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Articles by Barbara Drury

Barbara is a financial journalist and author with over 30 years’ experience in Australia and the UK. She is a contributor to The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age Money section, and has worked for the Australian Financial Review and The Australian.

Barbara is the author of Alan Kohler’s Eureka Report Guide to Personal Investing, Sorting Out Your Finances for Dummies and Personal Finance for Dummies and co-author of Investing for Dummies with James Kirby.

PremiumHow do SMSF retirees invest?

How do SMSF retirees invest?

March 1, 2022

Despite periodic criticism that SMSFs lack diversification, there is mounting evidence that proves otherwise.

Premium What is the DVA (Department of Veterans’ Affairs) Service Pension?

What is the DVA (Department of Veterans’ Affairs) Service Pension?

March 1, 2022

Australia’s retired service personnel and their families receive similar entitlements to Age Pensioners, with some notable differences.

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How does your super affect the Age Pension?

March 1, 2022

The amount you and your partner have in super can have a big impact on your Age Pension entitlements. We explain how.

What are the Age Pension residency rules?

What are the Age Pension residency rules?

March 1, 2022

The Age Pension is highly prized, but your eligibility and the amount you receive will depend on your residency status among other things.

PremiumHave you got an exit plan? The importance of estate planning

Have you got an exit plan? The importance of estate planning

March 1, 2022

Most Australians want to leave an inheritance for their kids, but it’s important to ensure your wishes are carried out without a legal tussle.

When can I access my super? All conditions of release explained

When can I access my super? All conditions of release explained

February 28, 2022

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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How to boost your SMSF balance with contributions reserving

February 25, 2022

By using a contributions reserving strategy, SMSFs can potentially double their annual contributions caps in a single year

Accessing super: Reaching age 65

February 25, 2022

You can access your super in Australia when you turn 65. It is the most straightforward condition of release. To apply for your super benefits you should contact your super fund.

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Can I return to work after I access my super?

February 25, 2022

Just because you’ve retired and collected your super, doesn’t mean you can’t go back to work if you want to. Here’s what you need to know.

PremiumPension fund performance to December 2021

Pension fund performance to December 2021

February 17, 2022

Superannuation pension funds delivered another stellar stellar performance to retirees in the year to December 2021, with the median Growth fund (61–80% growth assets) up an impressive 15%.

PremiumSMSF returns are comparable to large funds

SMSF returns are comparable to large funds

February 16, 2022

The performance of SMSFs relative to large APRA funds has always been contested, but new research shows SMSFs are competitive once their balance hits $200,000.

PremiumDixon Advisory’s fall from grace: 4 lessons for all investors

Dixon Advisory’s fall from grace: 4 lessons for all investors

February 16, 2022

When Dixon Advisory collapsed, it left a trail of aggrieved SMSFs and investment losses. It’s a saga we can all learn from.

PremiumRetiring overseas: Implications for your super and tax

Retiring overseas: Implications for your super and tax

February 9, 2022

Many Australians dream of retiring overseas for the endless holiday lifestyle or to be near family, but there’s a lot consider before you make the leap.

Top performing sustainable super funds (to December 2021)

Top performing sustainable super funds (to December 2021)

January 27, 2022

Sustainable investment options are gaining traction among fund members, especially now that many outperform their fund’s default balanced option.

SMSF investment: 20 most popular ETFs

SMSF investment: 20 most popular ETFs

January 26, 2022

ETFs have exploded in popularity in recent years as more investors use them to build core portfolios, and SMSFs were early adopters.

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