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What’s wrong with leaving my super in the default option?
There’s nothing wrong with being conservative with your super, but depending on your age, you could be missing out on some big returns.
- Paul Benson
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How will my silver and gold bullion affect my age pension?
Though they don’t produce an income, your gold and silver assets could still be weighing down your pension.
- Noel Whittaker
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Should I start drawing on my super if the markets are down?
Starting to tap into your super during heavy market fluctuations can feel like a bad move, but it can actually benefit you.
- Paul Benson
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Once I start getting my super, can I never work again?
Cracking into your super has a few conditions, one of which is that you’re no longer working.
- Noel Whittaker
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Should I buy a house before I retire, or keep renting?
Calculating what will leave you better off between a mortgage and paying rent isn’t as easy as it may first seem.
- Paul Benson
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I have $1.6m in super but can’t get a credit card. Am I too old?
No matter how flush you are, or how reliable your repayments, once you hit a certain age it can be tough to get a credit card.
- Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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How do we gift money to our grandson without hurting our pension?
Questions on gifting are becoming increasingly common, however, the rules are actually quite straightforward.
- Noel Whittaker
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I earn lots, but can’t stop comparing myself to others. What do I do?
Comparing your financial success to that of others is extremely common, but it’s worth asking yourself why you’re choosing to do so.
- Paridhi Jain
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How do I pick a super account for my 15-year-old son?
Picking your first super account is less about the fund itself, and more about the investment options you choose.
- Paul Benson
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I’m in my 30s and can’t afford property. Am I a financial failure?
Comparing yourself to others is common when it comes to money, but owning property isn’t the only way to show your financial prowess.
- Paridhi Jain
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