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Super fund performance: Monthly returns to May 2026
Super funds continued their positive run in May and are on course to post a 9% return for the year to June 2026.
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Super fund performance reckoners: Monthly returns for 5 investment categories
In our reckoner below you can view the median monthly investment returns for 5 superannuation investment options going back to January 2016.
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Australian income tax brackets and rates (2025-26 and previous years)
See every Australian income tax bracket and rate for 2025-26. Clear tables, plain-English explanation, and previous years for comparison.
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How does SAPTO work? (Senior Australians and pensioners tax offset)
Eligible pensioners could be in for a small but welcome financial sweetener come tax time, thanks to this little known tax offset.
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What government services are available for older Australians?
Retirees and older Australians, be sure to check out all the discounts, services and supports provided by the federal, state and territory governments.
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SuperGuide news for June 2026
Death 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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Super tips for small business owners and the self-employed
What to do when super is compulsory, and how voluntary contributions and insurance can secure your future.
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Super funds with the lowest fees
Super fund fees vary widely by fund, investment option and balance size. Find out how funds compare and which options were cheapest as at March 2026.
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Pension funds with the lowest fees
Pension fund fees vary widely by fund, investment option and balance size. Find out how funds compare and which options were cheapest as at March 2026.
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The overlooked role of health in retirement planning
Money, check! Flights booked, check! Health and fitness? You won’t get the most out of your retirement without them.
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How the best super funds deliver on member services
While 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?
If 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
Find out which funds are delivering the best returns, products and services for their members.
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Division 296 tax and reversionary pensions
SMSF members who are considering a reversionary pension nomination, or already have one, now need to consider the impact of Division 296 on their death benefits.
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EOFY SMSF contribution strategies for Division 296
If you’re looking to make last minute, year-end super contributions into your SMSF, then don’t forget to consider Division 296!
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What are the Age Pension residency rules?
On 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: Trends in payment frequency, flexibility, fees and more
While 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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ATO reporting for salary sacrifice and additional employer super contributions
As if employers don’t have enough to do, they also need to notify the ATO of any reportable employer super contributions they make for their employees.
