Articles by
Barbara Drury
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How much super do I need to retire?
UpdatedForget 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
UpdatedSuper is designed for retirement, but there are circumstances when you may be eligible to withdraw some or all of it early.
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What is the cost of living in retirement in Australia?
UpdatedOne 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
UpdatedIf 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?
UpdatedSuperannuation is now worth more than $4.5 trillion. See the 20 largest super funds and check where yours ranks.
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How to benchmark your super fund
UpdatedYour 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 for SMSFs: How they work and what they cost
UpdatedBuilding a diversified portfolio takes time and effort, but ETFs make it easier for SMSF investors. Here’s how they work and what they cost.
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How our super and pension fund performance rankings work
UpdatedHave 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
UpdatedA healthy super balance helps, but living life to the full in retirement also requires a sense of purpose and meaning.
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Which super funds offer income for life?
UpdatedIf you’re worried about running out of super, a lifetime pension may offer not only income for life but more Age Pension to boot.
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Choosing an SMSF service provider
UpdatedMost SMSFs will need to outsource some of their financial, legal and administrative tasks to professionals, so it’s important to know what to look for and what to avoid.
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SMSFs structures: Corporate or individual trustee?
UpdatedIndividual or corporate trustee. Which structure is more appropriate for you and do you know the advantages and disadvantages of each?
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The taper trap: Super, the Age Pension and the ‘sweet spot’
UpdatedRetirees with more super can end up with less income than someone on the full Age Pension, thanks to the assets test. Here’s how the taper trap works, how big the gap really is, and why a smaller balance is rarely the answer.
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2025 year in review, 2026 year ahead
UpdatedIt was a year when hope triumphed over uncertainty on financial markets, with all major asset classes – and super funds – delivering positive returns.
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How inflation affects your retirement income
UpdatedOf all the risks surrounding your retirement income, from market volatility to overspending, inflation can fly under the radar.
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Rethinking the role of your home in retirement
UpdatedHome ownership provides a sense of security and wellbeing in retirement, but it could also be a potential source of income.
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How the rich invest
UpdatedWealthy Australians have surfed the wave of strong investment returns in 2025, with a disciplined approach and a growing appetite for alternative investments.
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Epic Retirement Tick: Which pension funds pass the test?
UpdatedThe Epic Retirement Tick rates funds on 18 measures, not just fees and performance. See which six funds passed, and which didn’t.
