Many Australians eventually reach the same crossroads in their wealth-building journey:
Should I invest more money into superannuation?
Or should I build wealth outside of super?
In this week's Start Here episode, inspired by a listener question, we're unpacking one of the most important investing decisions you'll ever make.
Using a real-life example of a 38-year-old investor with $372,000 in superannuation and a growing share portfolio, we explore the advantages and disadvantages of investing inside and outside super, including:
✔️ The tax benefits of superannuation
✔️ The power of flexibility and accessibility
✔️ Why inflation can dramatically impact your retirement goals
✔️ How to know if you're already on track for retirement
✔️ The difference between maximising wealth and maximising freedom
✔️ Why investing isn't always an either-or decision
✔️ The pros and cons of building wealth inside and outside super
We also walk through retirement projections, discuss the risks of relying on a single wealth structure, and explore why many Australians deliberately build wealth both inside and outside superannuation.
Most importantly, you'll learn how to think about your next investment decision through the lens of your goals, lifestyle and future financial freedom.
Because sometimes the best financial decision isn't simply about maximising returns. Sometimes it's about creating more options for your future self.
In This Episode
- Why there is no universal answer to the super vs shares debate
- Understanding retirement income in today's dollars versus future dollars
- How inflation quietly changes retirement planning
- Example projections for a 38-year-old investor
- The advantages of investing more into superannuation
- The disadvantages of locking away wealth until retirement
- The benefits of building passive income outside super
- How flexibility can become more important than tax efficiency
- Why many investors choose to do both
Remember
Financial freedom isn't about having the biggest portfolio.
It's about having choices.
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