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721b HELP debt: what you need to know + link to free download
Let's chat about the need-to-know facts around HELP debt as it stands right now. Glen covers:
๐ how the indexation rate gets calculated, including the recent changes
๐๐ผ compulsory repayments vs voluntary repayments
๐๐ฝ repayment income thresholds
๐๐พ what defines 'repayment income'?
๐๐ฟ do you pay more HELP debt when you salary sacrifice?
๐๐ป key dates to know
๐ is it worth paying my HELP debt off?
๐๐ฝ circumstances for deferring or not paying repayments
๐๐พ is there any way to freeze indexation due to not working?
Download the HELP debt PDF we've put together here: https://www.thisis.money/helpdebt
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SYMO interactive Pty Ltd trading as this is money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.
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