Accessing early release super may prove a short-sighted and costly choice

Jess Wallace
Updated July 10 2020 - 12:57pm, first published July 8 2020 - 3:30pm
Finance experts say tapping into superannuation could be a short-sighted choice, that may ultimately prove costly. Photo: shutterstock
Finance experts say tapping into superannuation could be a short-sighted choice, that may ultimately prove costly. Photo: shutterstock

Troubling reports of early-release-super being used to gamble, buy alcohol or other types of discretionary spending has heightened fears the government's scheme could later prove costly for those individuals it aimed to protect.

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Jess Wallace

Jess Wallace

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