In this Australian Finance Podcast Q&A episode, Owen Rask and financial planner Alex Luck (from Everest Wealth Group) answer your burning money questions. Tune in to hear them break down:

– Whether paying off your HECS debt early is a smart move

– The difference between managed funds and ETFs

– Stepped vs level insurance premiums explained

– Renting out your home without triggering CGT

– The proposed $3 million super tax (Division 296) and why it matters

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Topics Covered

– Should you make voluntary HECS repayments?

– How HECS debt affects borrowing capacity

– Managed funds vs ETFs: key differences

– What is a stepped insurance premium vs a level premium?

– Should you rent out your home short term?

– How the 6-year CGT rule works

– What is the $3 million super tax (Division 296)?

– Why taxing unrealised gains is so controversial

– Long-term implications for young Australians’ super

– Tips for getting qualified tax and financial advice

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