Should you pay off your mortgage or boost your super? 

If you suddenly had an extra $10,000, would you use it to cut your home loan or invest it for retirement? It’s one of the biggest money decisions Australians face. With higher living costs and rising interest rates, it can be hard to know which choice is best. 

In this Super Insider episode, Anne Fuchs and financial adviser Brad Monk unpack the real trade‑offs between paying off debt and growing your super. You’ll hear how tax benefits, compound growth and life stage all play a role - and why the right answer isn’t always about numbers alone. 

Whether you want to ease money stress, plan for a comfortable retirement or simply make a smarter move with your savings, this episode brings clarity and confidence. 

Tune in to learn: 

1:24 - How mortgage rates impact retirement savings 

3:46 - How younger Australians view retirement differently 

5:49 - What makes super so tax effective 

8:50 - Why life stage changes everything 

9:58 - What to consider before boosting super 

14:26 - Why emotional money decisions matter 

14:40 - How financial advice can build confidence

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🎧 Subscribe now and share the episode to start your journey towards a confident retirement. 

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CREDITS      

Anne Fuchs – Executive General Manager of Advocacy and Impact, ART 

Brad Monk – Director, Aged Care Specialist Senior Financial Planner, LifePath Financial Planning 

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