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Should I pay off the mortgage ASAP or top up my superannuation? 4 questions to ask yourself

Written by Di Johnson, Lecturer in Finance, Griffith University

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At a certain point in life, many wonder what’s better: to pay off the home loan ASAP or top up your superannuation?

If your emergency cash buffer looks OK and you have enough to cover you for around three to six months if you lost your job, the super versus mortgage question is a good one to ponder. There’s no...

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Should I pay off the mortgage ASAP or top up my superannuation? 4 questions to ask yourself

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A fresh start feels powerful – until motivation fades. Here’s how to set work goals that stick

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Why central bankers look to the ‘stars’ when setting interest rates

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Why Australian workers’ true cost of living has climbed far faster than we’ve been told

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