The problem of superannuation for those from non-English speaking backgrounds

Australians were spending 3 billion dollars a year on insurances they may not all need, as part of their superannuation.

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Australians from non-English speaking backgrounds are retiring with less superannuation on average than other Australians. Analysis by Australia's peak superannuation body has found the cohort is around 140 thousand dollars worse off come retirement. The story by Tom Stayner and Alex Anyfantis for SBS News was produced by RaySel for SBS Tamil.


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