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Aussie105

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3. Pain at the pump.

Reply to moonshinegnomie (Original post)

Mon Mar 9, 2026, 12:10 AM

Monday

There is a bigger pain most haven't become aware of.

With stock markets around the world tumbling, any shares you hold directly or indirectly via your retirement plans, are sliding down in value.

Estimated loss in my Australian Super fund is up over AU $10K.
Couple of cents more for petrol doesn't compare.

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