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721b HELP debt: what you need to know + link to free download

Season 7
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Let's chat about the need-to-know facts around HELP debt as it stands right now. Glen covers:


๐Ÿ‘‰ how the indexation rate gets calculated, including the recent changes

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ compulsory repayments vs voluntary repayments

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ repayment income thresholds

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ what defines 'repayment income'?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ do you pay more HELP debt when you salary sacrifice?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป key dates to know

๐Ÿ‘‰ is it worth paying my HELP debt off?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ circumstances for deferring or not paying repayments

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ is there any way to freeze indexation due to not working?


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