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Investing in the current climate

Noel Whittaker | May 13 2009 | The Sydney Morning Herald & The Age (subscribe)

What is the best way to invest in the current ecomonic climate?

Q.

We are both 52 and have no debts. We both work so bring in a good wage. We had been recently stopped puting extra into our super because we feel the need to diversify. We are unsure whether to renovate our property or sell and buy something newer. Can you tell me what you would do under the circumstances in this current climate?



A.

Salary sacrifice to super still remains your best option because such contributions lose just 15% whereas money taken in hand loses at least 31.5% if you earn more than $34,000 a year. You can always diversify by having a mix of assets within super.

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