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Buying Guide

24 August 2026 15 min read

Is Life Insurance Through Superannuation Enough?

Learn whether life insurance through super is enough for your household, how to calculate the cover you need and which policy gaps Australians should ch...

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Australian worker reviewing superannuation fees on annual statements at home

Buying Guide

22 August 2026 11 min read

Are High Superannuation Fees Costing You Too Much?

Small superannuation fees can quietly consume thousands of dollars over a working life. Learn how to calculate what your fund is really charging, compar...

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Buying Guide

22 August 2026 15 min read

Should You Pay Extra Off Your Mortgage or Invest the Money?

Compare extra mortgage repayments with investing using after-tax returns, risk, flexibility and time frame—and learn when combining both makes sense.

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