The trillion dollar fund of money that is superannuation is full of crazy rules about who can and can't get access to it.

It's a system that will deny a dying mother the chance to save her home, yet happily hand out cash for weight loss surgery.

• Superannuation treasure chest
• Calls to lift retirement age
• Cracking the retirement nest-egg

More stories from reporter David Richardson

Today Tonight's latest money and finance stories

• Early release of superannuation on compassionate grounds - www.humanservices.gov.au
• Australian Prudential Regulation Authority - www.apra.gov.au
• Switzer Super Report - www.switzersuperreport.com.au
• How do I access my Superannuation early? - www.superguide.com.au

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