How to access super early for medical reasons

Effie Zahos reveals what is involved in accessing superannuation early for compassionate medical reasons and the impact it can have on your nest egg come retirement time.

Source: TODAY Show Australia

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Effie Zahos

Director and Money Commentator InvestSMART

Effie Zahos has dedicated her career to help consumers gain a better understanding of their finances. She is currently 9News Money Editor, where she works across 9News, A Current Affair, Today, and Today Extra, and she is Director and Money Commentator for InvestSMART. She has previously been InvestSMART Chief Content Officer. As one of Australia’s leading personal finance commentators, Effie regularly speaks with media across Australia. Her financial commentary features in many of Australia’s best-known media outlets, including the ABC, news.com.au, the Sydney Morning Herald and the Daily Telegraph. Effie was previously the editor of Money magazine, having helped establish it in 1999. Effie is the author of The Great $20 Adventure, A Real Girl’s Guide to Money and Ditch the Debt and Get Rich. She sits on the board of directors for Ecstra, a not-for-profit organisation committed to building the financial capability of all Australians. You can follow Effie on X, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook.