Most Australians are losing thousands in superannuation every single year — and they don't even know it.A "balanced" fund that's actually 90% high-risk. Insurance inside your super costs 4x what you could pay outside. Lost funds are sitting forgotten across multiple accounts. These aren't edge cases — they're happening to everyday Australians right now.In this episode of Level Up with Priyanka Shah, financial adviser Jordan breaks down everything you actually need to know about your super — at every stage of life — and why the best time to act is always right now.─────────────────────────────🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:─────────────────────────────✅ The worst age to start looking at your super (hint: most people get this wrong)✅ What "balanced" actually means — and why your fund may be lying to you✅ How to check your risk profile and align it with your investments✅ Return benchmarks you should be measuring your fund against✅ The top 3 industry super funds — and how to compare them✅ Why fees matter more than returns (and what a good fee looks like)✅ The hidden danger of consolidating super funds — losing insurance you can never get back✅ How one client was paying 4x more for insurance inside their super✅ Self-managed super funds — who they're for and who should stay away✅ The one action to take today if you've never actively managed your super✅ Why a $50 extra contribution in your 20s can outperform a lifetime of high earnings─────────────────────────────💬 POWERFUL MOMENT FROM THIS EPISODE:─────────────────────────────"The people I've seen at 60-65 with the biggest balances haven't always been the biggest earners. They just started in their 20s, putting in an extra $30, $40, $50 a paycheck — and they just did that forever."— Jordan─────────────────────────────👤 ABOUT OUR GUEST — JORDAN─────────────────────────────Jordan is a financial adviser with deep expertise in superannuation strategy, insurance planning, and long-term wealth building. He helps Australians at every stage of life take control of their super and make smarter decisions with their money.─────────────────────────────⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────🔔 IF THIS OPENED YOUR EYES:─────────────────────────────Share this with someone in their 20s, 30s or 40s who keeps putting their super in the "deal with it later" pile. This conversation could literally be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to them one day.👍 Like | 💬 Comment your super question below | 🔔 Subscribe to Level Up with Priyanka Shah─────────────────────────────📌 DISCLAIMER:─────────────────────────────This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult a licensed financial adviser before making any changes to your superannuation or investments.