Friends With Money #229: Inside super: Understanding "living insurance"
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In this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar speaks with Alex Homer, chief customer and brand officer at insurance group TAL, about navigating life and living insurance.
They discuss the importance of insurance for younger people, different types of living insurance, and how superannuation funds can help.
Alex also shares practical tips for young workers and the self-employed on obtaining and managing insurance.
01:19 Defining life and living insurance
01:54 Understanding living insurance types
05:23 Insurance in superannuation funds
11:02 Practical tips for young workers
14:24 Bonus round: Superannuation payments for gig workers
15:57 Conclusion and final thoughts
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