Friday Q&A: Blended family finances, weekly mortgage payments & super myths

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell answer listener questions and give an update on the Finders Keepers $10,000 Challenge. They cover: – Managing money fairly in blended families – Whether weekly mortgage repayments actually save interest – How offset accounts change the equation – When it makes sense to consolidate super funds – The differences between AustralianSuper and REST – What a condition of release really means for super access – Whether a statutory declaration is enough to access your super legally If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode, you'll love our series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics covered – Finders Keepers $10,000 Challenge update – Managing money in blended families – What’s “fair” when children aren’t biologically shared – Shared expenses vs separate expenses in relationships – Weekly vs monthly mortgage repayments explained – How interest is calculated on home loans – Offset accounts and repayment frequency – Should you consolidate old super funds? – Comparing AustralianSuper and REST – Fees, insurance & investment options in super – What is a condition of release? – Can you access super with a statutory declaration? – How super funds verify eligibility for release Episode resources – Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset” – Speak with the Rask Advice team – Ask a question (select the Finance podcast) Show partner resources – View Betashares range of funds – Join Pearler using the code "RASKSWITCH" and get $32 of Pearler Credit – Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith Rask resources – All services – Financial Planning – Invest with us – Access Show Notes – Ask a question – We love feedback! Follow us on social media – Instagram: @rask.invest – TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices