February 2026 Retiree newsletter

UPDATED BEST PERFORMING PENSION FUNDS

See the top pension funds by investment category over 1 year and 10 years. Now updated to 31 December 2025.

Pension fund performance: Monthly returns to February 2026

Pension funds continued their positive run in February but look set for a fall in March as war in the Middle East intensifies, pushing up oil prices and inflation. Read more.

Pension fund performance: Monthly returns to February 2026

Pension funds continued their positive run in February but look set for a fall in March as war in the Middle East intensifies, pushing up oil prices and inflation. Read more.

How to make your super last longer

12 simple strategies to extend the life of your savings in retirement. Read more.

How to make your super last longer

12 simple strategies to extend the life of your savings in retirement. Read more.

Case study: Rebuilding retirement income after losing a partner

This retiree case study follows Janet as she reassesses her retirement income after the sudden loss of her partner. It explores the Age Pension and superannuation decisions she faces, and… Read more.

Case study: Rebuilding retirement income after losing a partner

SuperGuide members Q&A: March 2026

Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 11:00 am AEST

In this webinar super expert Garth McNally answers recent questions from SuperGuide members.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Watch our previous webinar, Superannuation considerations for couples.

Q: I am 63 and retired at 61 when I informed my super fund and SMSF that I wanted to convert my super to “unrestricted non-preserved” status, as I had met the condition of release to withdraw funds. I transferred some superannuation afterwards to pension mode for a continuous income stream. I recently accepted a casual job for a few months that will require me to work more than 10 hours per week during the peak Christmas-New Year period. This job will put super into my accumulation super account, and I also usually add personal super contributions to claim tax deductions. Do I need to inform my super fund that I have worked more than 10 hours per week during this period, as I am no longer considered to have ceased work?

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