Articles by
Barbara Drury
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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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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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3 very different types of ‘retirement’
UpdatedToday’s 60- and 70-somethings are reinventing retirement, easing into it with a focus on finding meaning and purpose in flexible part-time work, volunteering and new activities.
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Retiring overseas: Implications for your super and tax
UpdatedEscaping to a dream location where the living is easy can be tempting for cash-strapped retirees, but there are some practical issues to be aware of before you make the leap.
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SMSF investment rules: Collectables and personal use assets
UpdatedAn ATO crackdown on asset valuations is putting pressure on SMSFs with collectables to take stock.
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SMSF statistics: 1.2 million members with $1 trillion in super
UpdatedThe size of the self-managed super fund sector continues to grow in terms of members and assets, at the expense of all but industry super funds.
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What type of people have SMSFs?
UpdatedIf you think SMSFs are just for old wealthy Australians, think again. Increasingly, younger people and women are also embracing the self-managed ethos.
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How do ETFs compare to LICs/LITs and managed funds?
UpdatedManaged investments offer instant diversification, but there are important differences between the types of funds on offer – from cost to legal structure.
