Articles by
Barbara Drury
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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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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: What’s changing and what to look for
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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How to get ready for retirement if you own a business
You’ve worked hard to build your business, but when retirement beckons it’s time to fold your business plan into your personal retirement planning.
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What are annuities, and how can they help in retirement?
Modern annuities not only offer guaranteed income in retirement but some pay income for life and may increase your Age Pension entitlements.
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Asset valuation guidelines for SMSFs
End of financial year asset valuations are routine for SMSF trustees, but they will assume even more importance with the introduction of Division 296 tax.
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Super news for May 2026
Performance test updated, Free retirement planning tools, UniSuper cuts fees, Dodgy dental scams, Greenwashing fears, Telstra Super fail
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MySuper funds: What they are and who offers them
Default MySuper funds have been undergoing a makeover in recent years, with performance under the microscope and fees falling.
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Managing your SMSF in a downturn
With slower growth, higher inflation and volatile markets the order of the day, investors need a plan to help them navigate choppy waters.
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Retiring soon? Here are 6 questions you need to answer first
From planning your income to where you will live, there’s a lot to think about in the run-up to retirement.
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Retirement income rules of thumb: Do they measure up?
Working out how much income you will need in retirement is no easy task, but some simple short cuts may provide an estimate to start the planning process.
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How to strengthen your retirement finances beyond super
If the rising cost of living is eating into your retirement savings, it’s time to review your budget and look for potential sources of additional income.
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Choosing a lifecycle option for your age group
If your super is invested in a lifecycle fund, or you are interested in exploring your options, SuperGuide’s new lifecycle comparison tool can help.
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SMSF minimum pension payments: Rules and strategies
For SMSF members in retirement phase, strict rules apply to minimum pension payments and breaches can be costly.
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SMSF returns are competitive with large funds
SMSFs still underperform large super funds in years when markets are strong, but consistently beat the big end of town over five years.
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Minimum pension drawdown rates (2026–27) and calculator
Age-based minimum annual withdrawal rates apply to account-based pensions. Here’s how they are calculated.
