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Not so super-annuation

Coileach dearg · 2012-04-18 11:22:37

The lovely people at MLC sent me my annual statement today showing me how much they've stolen off me over the last 12 months. I've calculated that if I left my super fund as is now, by the time I'm 65 and MLC keep taking their monthly chunks, I would have enough in there to just about by a package of crisps. So, my…

18-04-2012 11:22am

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Coileach dearg

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The lovely people at MLC sent me my annual statement today showing me how much they've stolen off me over the last 12 months. I've calculated that if I left my super fund as is now, by the time I'm 65 and MLC keep taking their monthly chunks, I would have enough in there to just about by a package of crisps.

So, my question to anyone who has figured out this super business is how do I maximise what money I can have ny the time I'm a shrivelled up grumpy(er) old 65 year old fool.
There are a few options I understand, like investing your super in shares, etc.
Any advice welcome, cheers.

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