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Borrowing to invest, also known as gearing or leverage, is a risky business. While you get bigger returns when markets go up, it leads to

Withdrawing part of your superannuation fund balance then paying it back into the account, known as a recontribution strategy, may sound a little strange but

You can get your super when you retire and reach your ‘preservation age’. This is between 55 and 60, depending on when you were born.

Conditions of release of super The conditions of release that must be satisfied for legal superannuation withdrawals. You can withdraw your super when you: turn

Catch up on your super If you’ve had an irregular or interrupted income in the past, you might’ve missed out on opportunities to contribute to super.

Have a savings goal and budget It’s much easier to be a good saver if you have a goal in mind. It might be a

Bucketing is a smart way to manage your money without complicated budgets or spreadsheets. The idea is to set up multiple bank accounts called ‘buckets’

Key takeaways The fundamentals of money management, including goal setting, budgeting, debt prioritisation, and investing for the future. What to do to help ensure your

Key takeaways One of the main things to consider before investing is to have a plan – consider your investment goals including when and how

Key takeaways The various financial factors taken into consideration by the government when determining your eligibility for the Age Pension, such as income, savings, and

Key takeaways How to minimise super fees and insurance contributions How to boost your super while reducing your tax obligations The resources available to manage

Employers are desperate for workers and cost of living pressures are making it tough to live on a pension. That’s a perfect mix of conditions