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Craig Sankey

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Pump up your super how to address a fund imbalance between spouses - The Untold Story

With some thought and planning you can build a better retirement.

Question 1. My wife has only ever worked intermittently so has a low super level. As I am on pensions that provide more than I need for existence, I have been paying enough money into my wife’s super account to hopefully get the government top up. Is this legit, and will she still be eligible for the top up? I’m 73 and my wife 20 years younger.

This sounds like a good strategy for several reasons:

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