💼 Are you ignoring your superannuation? You could be leaving tens of thousands on the table. In this eye-opening episode of LevelUp Podcast with Priyanka Shah, we dive deep with financial expert Michael Sauer into: ✅ The basics and benefits of superannuation ✅ Common mistakes most Australians make ✅ How to choose the right super fund ✅ Salary sacrificing, concessional & non-concessional contributions ✅ Super strategies to minimise tax and retire rich ✅ Insurance inside vs outside super explained Whether in your 20s or 50s, it's time to take control of your financial future. 👤 Connect with Michael: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-sauer/⁠ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Superannuation 00:38 - What Is Superannuation & Why It’s Powerful 01:15 - The Tax Benefits of Super 02:00 - Why Most Aussies Ignore Their Super 03:15 - Common Mistakes: Forgotten Funds & Incorrect Details 04:50 - Boosting Your Super with Contributions 05:45 - Concessional vs. Non-Concessional Explained 07:00 - Salary Sacrifice Example ($120K Income) 08:10 - Contribution Caps & Carry-Forward Rule 09:45 - Personal Deductible Contributions 10:25 - How Much Should You Contribute? (Cash Flow Tips) 11:15 - Small Contributions + Compounding = Big Impact 12:05 - Super Investment Strategies: Growth vs Balanced vs Conservative 13:45 - Choosing the Right Investment Option by Age 15:05 - Risks, Fees & Retirement Bonus in Super Funds 16:45 - Should You Switch Super Funds? 18:05 - Retail vs Industry vs SMSF — What’s Right for You? 19:30 - ATO’s Super Fund Comparison Tool 20:35 - Insurance Inside Super: What You Didn’t Know 22:35 - Why Retail Insurance Might Be Cheaper (Myth Busted) 24:00 - The Danger of Relying Solely on Super Insurance 25:30 - Key Things to Review in Your Super Statement 26:25 - Beneficiaries in Super: Are You Doing It Right? 28:00 - What Age Should You Start Taking Super Seriously? 29:15 - Accessing Super in Retirement (TTR vs Pension Phase) 31:00 - Lump Sum vs Monthly Pension: What’s Best? 32:10 - Consolidating Super: What to Check First 33:05 - Why Multiple Funds = Higher Fees & Complexity 34:10 - How to Avoid Outliving Your Super 35:15 - Strategic Retirement Planning with an Advisor 36:30 - Final Tips: Don’t Wait to Take Control of Your Super!

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