Articles by
Robert Barnes
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Super news for September 2025
Costs for retirees continue to rise, Use of AI to make investment decisions grows, Senate committee cancels inquiry, Financial services misconduct an ongoing concern, Super sector tops $4 trillion, Advised retirees feel confident.
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Webinar: Super contributions workshop
How does the 3 year bring forward rule actually work? What are the tax benefits around the unused concessional contribution rules? When is the best time to make large contributions to super?
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Federal Budget March 2025 overview
Jim Chalmers delivered his fourth Federal Budget on 25th March 2025, and once again “cost-of-living measures” took centre stage.
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Webinar: SuperGuide members Q&A (December 2024)
In this webinar super expert Garth McNally answers recent questions from SuperGuide members.
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Webinar: Advice options for planning your retirement
The vast majority of Australians plan and start their retirement without any advice, with cost being the main barrier. In this webinar we explore some of the key options for advice and guidance, including from financial advisers, super funds, retirement coaches and retirement income modellers.
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Webinar: Super decisions at retirement: Income stream, lump sum, accumulation or a mix?
Retirement brings some big decisions, and it’s difficult to know what’s right for you. In this webinar we look at all the options and their consequences, including tax and Centrelink implications, plus products that guarantee income for life.
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Australian independent financial advisers: National list
Less than 1% of Australian financial advisers are independent, but we’ve tracked down more than 100 independent financial advisers that operate across Australia.
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Webinar: SuperGuide members Q&A: September 2024
In this webinar super expert Garth McNally answers recent questions from SuperGuide members.
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How to consolidate multiple super accounts
Multiple super accounts cost you unnecessary fees and reduce your retirement savings. Learn how best to consolidate (or rollover) your super accounts.
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Federal Budget May 2024 overview: Superannuation and retiree announcements
Jim Chalmers delivered his third Federal Budget on 14 May 2024, forecasting to deliver a surplus of $9.3 billion for this financial year. This would be the first time there have been back-to-back surpluses in nearly two decades, but the forecast surplus is less than the $22.1 billion last financial year.
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List of APRA-regulated superannuation funds
On this page you can find a list of all super funds that are regulated by APRA. This is essentially every fund except for SMSFs and small APRA funds.
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Independent financial advisers: Adelaide and SA
Less than 1% of Australian financial advisers are independent, but we’ve tracked down several independent financial advisers in Adelaide and across South Australia.
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Independent financial advisers: Canberra and ACT
Less than 1% of Australian financial advisers are independent, but we’ve tracked down several independent financial advisers based in Canberra and the ACT.
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Independent financial advisers: Hobart and Tasmania
Less than 1% of Australian financial advisers are independent, but we’ve tracked several independent financial advisers in Hobart and across Tasmania.
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Independent financial advisers: Perth and WA
Less than 1% of Australian financial advisers are independent, but we’ve tracked down more than 30 independent financial advisers in Perth and across WA.
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Independent financial advisers: Brisbane and Queensland
Less than 1% of Australian financial advisers are independent, but we’ve tracked down more than 20 independent financial advisers in Brisbane and across Queensland.
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Independent financial advisers: Melbourne and Victoria
Less than 1% of Australian financial advisers are independent, but we’ve tracked down more than 30 independent financial advisers in Melbourne and across Victoria.
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Independent financial advisers: Sydney and NSW
Less than 1% of Australian financial advisers are independent, but we’ve tracked down more than 25 independent financial advisers in Sydney and across NSW.
