Friends With Money #200: Super smart - How to save big on fees
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On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, we tackle the confusing world of superannuation fees.
Money's Michelle Baltazar talks with Daniel Shrimski from Vanguard Australia about how a lack of transparency and awareness around these fees can hurt people's retirement savings.
Shrimski shares practical tips and provides an example on how to potentially save $1500 each year on fund fees.
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Understanding superannuation fees
00:58 Guest introduction: Daniel Shrimski
01:53 Vanguard Australia's role in superannuation
02:06 The fund with 50 million investors
03:08 The six types of super fees
06:57 Reading your superannuation statement
09:00 Pushing for transparency
11:51 Are you overpaying?
14:00 The average super fund fee
15:31 Conclusion and final thoughts
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*Proudly brought to you by Vanguard Australia
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