Mortgage or super? Where should I put my extra money?

The Australian’s Money Cafe by audio@news.com.au

Sep 3, 202628:11Business

It's the hot-button question for so many investors - how to optimise any spare cash they may have on hand. For younger investors it's often the mortgage; for older investors it's often putting the money into super (befor...

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