Even if your finances are separated,you will still be treated as a couple for Centrelink purposes.

My wife and I have separate finances. Can I get a higher pension?

Even if your finances are separated,you will still be treated as a couple for Centrelink purposes.

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Transferring between one super fund to the other should have minimal impact on your balance and returns.

I want to switch super funds. Should I wait for markets to recover?

It can feel dangerous messing with your super while markets are volatile,but it’s unlikely to have a major impact on your returns.

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There’s nothing wrong with being conservative with your super,but depending on your age,you could be missing out on some big returns.

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.

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Starting to tap into your super during heavy market fluctuations can feel like a bad move.

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.

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Calculating what will leave you better off out of a mortgage vs paying rent isn’t as easy as it may first seem.

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.

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Picking your child’s first super account is less about the fund itself,and more about the investment options you choose.

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.

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In retirement,superannuation is likely to serve you better than some investment properties.

We have low super but four properties. How should we plan for retirement?

Though investment properties can provide healthy returns,in retirement,superannuation is the best source of income.

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Having a plan for your inheritance,rather than spending it irresponsibly,is essential.

We just inherited $200,000. Should we pay off the mortgage,invest,or both?

There are many potential things you could do with this inheritance,and a good argument could be made for each of them.

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If your super is looking a little skint,it would make sense to top it up before you retire.

We have $1m in savings but only $250k in super. Should we change that?

Once you’re nearing retirement,having excessive non-super investments makes little sense.

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When it comes to choosing between keeping your money in your mortgage,or investing it,it all comes down to your appetite for risk.

Should we invest the money in our redraw account,or leave it there?

When it comes to choosing between keeping your money in your mortgage or investing it,it all comes down to your appetite for risk.

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