{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/8c560a52-84ff-4b06-b819-f4e9bd6e85ef/664d4a33ef9f820012392de8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Are you wasting 11% of your salary? | Vanguard Super Retirement Series","description":"<p>According to a Vanguard study, 1 in 2 working-age Australians have either not made contact in the last 12 months or indeed never made contact at all with their superannuation (this includes just visiting the fund’s website!). This is a big problem, given how important it is to engage with your super as early as possible.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we break down the reasons why you should not be ignoring your super.</p><p><br></p><p>In today’s episode we cover:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Why super is more than a financial product; it’s a means to achieve choice and comfort in retirement</li><li>The substantial tax advantages of super</li><li>How too many Aussies aren’t engaged with their super and what you can do to change it</li><li>Why super is the foundation of retirement, and the income required to live comfortably</li></ul><p><br></p><p>—------</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to<a href=\"https://www.vanguard.com.au/super/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Vanguard Super</a> for sponsoring this episode.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Extend your investment success with Vanguard to your Superannuation. Head to <a href=\"https://www.vanguard.com.au/super/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">vanguard.com.au/super</a> to explore Vanguard Super.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>—------</p><p><br></p><p>Have an investing question?</p><ul><li>Ask via<a href=\"https://equitymates.com/get-in-touch/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> our website</a> and we'll answer it on the podcast.</li><li>Join the conversation in the<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/equitymates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Facebook Discussion Group</a></li><li>Or get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by<a href=\"https://equitymates.com/advice/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> filling out this form</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Want more Equity Mates?</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://equitymates.beehiiv.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up to our email</a> to keep up with business news&nbsp;</li><li>Listen to our basics-of-investing podcast: Get Started Investing (<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/get-started-investing/id1484760064\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple</a> |<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/0HckzceL2rzplaJ22LMooN\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Spotify</a>)</li><li>Watch Equity Mates<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/equitymates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> on YouTube</a></li><li>Pick up our books:<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com.au/Get-Started-Investing-easier-invest/dp/1760879924\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Get Started Investing</a> and<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com.au/Dont-Stress-Just-Invest-investments/dp/1761470469\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Don’t Stress, Just Invest</a></li></ul><p>—------</p><p>In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.&nbsp;</p><p>—------</p><p>Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.</p>","author_name":"Equity Mates Media"}