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Accessing super while still working
Does anyone have experience with accessing their superannuation on terminal illness grounds while continuing to work in a reduced capacity? Is this allowed within the super rules, or do you need to give up work? Or are there no defined rules around this? Thanks for your input.
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Financial difficulties
Hi everyone I was diagnosed in August with ILC and have only been able to work a handful of days since my diagnosis. Since I started chemo I've been hospitalised with a blood clot (DVT) in my leg, pneumocystis (PJP) and most recently Clostridium Difficle (C. Diff). I'v had severe fatigue from the chemo and have been an…
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What they do not tell you about accessing your super
Well, it's been an interesting day. I've spoken to my super fund several times in the last couple of months about accessing super on the grounds of financial hardship. The information I was given was that once Centrelink confirmed I was eligible I would be able to lodge a claim. What I was not told, at any time, was that…
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Superannuation
Hi everyone, I mentioned this on another post but thought it deserved it's own discussion. While I'm sure that everyone has examined their Super benefits, I heard of a new one recently. I was talking to a group of women about income protection and one of them mentioned that her Super has a trauma clause. Apparently, she is…
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Superannuation
Hi All, Just venting my frustrations, for two days I have emailed the super I have like many of others have about trying to access some of my super to help out with the incoming house hold bills mortgage ect. We all know firstly being diagnosed one tends to go into shock, then the realisation of appts, surgery , all else…
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Denied early access to my Super fund
Hi all Found out today I have been denied accessing my Super early as my onc refuses to sign the form. My life expectancy is 3-5 years. What is the point in having to wait until I'm on my deathbed to be granted MY money that I have been MADE to save all these years by the government? I am not coping well with this news,…
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Financial Information Forum - we want your questions
Hi all, There is always a lot of discussion online and within our membership in general about the financial impact of breast cancer. This was further highlighted when BCNA commissioned Deloitte Access Economics to survey its members about the out-of-pocket costs of their breast cancer treatment and care and other…