It’s the great Australian dream to own your own home. Whilst in our younger years, when it comes to buying (or upsizing) our homes, it can be seductive to “keep up with the Joneses”. Later in life, it can be just as alluring to downsize them. Lowered costs of electricity, insurances. Less maintenance. More time to go out and travel and live out your retirement dreams.
It pays to plan and catch-up (your super)
Superannuation has always been a tax-friendly environment and, as such, over the years legislations have systematically reduced the amount one can contribute to super.