Rewind: should you boost super, pay off debt or save for a home?

This is a special rewind episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, bringing back one of our favourite Q&A conversations because the questions are still incredibly relevant today.

In this episode, Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell work through practical money decisions that many Australians wrestle with: whether extra cash should go into super or against the mortgage, what to do when you’ve saved a first-home deposit but life changes stall the next step, and how to think about retirement when you’re worried you’re behind.

They also unpack why discipline matters when comparing super with debt reduction, how to weigh flexibility against tax benefits, and what to consider if you’re building wealth outside super before preservation age. There’s also a thoughtful discussion about defined benefit schemes, planning for uncertainty, and why a simple, steady plan can matter more than chasing the perfect answer.

If you’ve ever wondered whether to boost super, hold cash, invest, or rethink the timing of a big financial move, this rewind is full of grounded, plain-English insights. It’s a great one to revisit if you’re trying to make smarter decisions with your next dollar.

Episode resources

– Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset”

– Speak with the Rask Advice team

– Ask a question (select the Finance podcast)

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