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English
Publisher
Glen James
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Date created
2021/10/05
Latest episode
2026/10/21
Average duration
58 min.
Release period
7 days

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Retire Right is an Australian Retirement podcast. You only retire once, so retire right. Brought to you by the podcast, 'money money money'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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443 The super sweet spot: is less super actually better?
2026/10/21
Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/ Get our new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE Are you better off having less in super to maximise the Age Pension? You may have remembered our earlier episode on this topic - well we're back to cover it again! In this episode Glen and financial adviser Martin McGrath tackle two case studies to see how the numbers (and lifestyle factors) stack up. They touch on: πŸ‘‰ the sweet spot concept explained and challenged πŸ‘‰πŸΌ case study one - a couple who upgrades their home πŸ‘‰πŸ½ case study one - a couple who downsizes their home πŸ‘‰πŸΎ the case for a lifetime annuity πŸ‘‰πŸΏ Glen and Martin's final thoughts Related episode: 320 retirement sweet spot: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/ 🏑 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright Glen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
442 Super contributions over $500k, selling the IP, the bucket strategy debate + more
2026/10/14
Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/ Get our new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE In this Q&A, Glen and Martin discuss: πŸ‘‰ concessional vs non concessional contribution limits explained πŸ‘‰πŸΌ can you make a downsizer contribution if your balance is over $500k? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ should we sell the investment property or keep it as supplementary income? πŸ‘‰πŸΎ do you need a bucket strategy? how does it work, flaws and when would you set one up? πŸ‘‰πŸΏ can you change super funds after age 75? πŸ‘‰πŸ» can you move personal assets like shares and managed funds into super? πŸ‘‰ does money sitting in pension phase dwindle from fees or tax? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ should I move money from accumulation into my TTR or pension phase? Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/ 🏑 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright Glen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
441 Transition to retirement, death tax, recontribution strategy, sell house to travel + more
2026/10/07
Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/ Get our new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE In this Q&A episode Glen James and Martin McGrath discuss: πŸ‘‰ do I need to disclose what I spend TTR money on? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ setting up a transition to retirement strategy πŸ‘‰πŸ½ will my kids have to pay tax when they receive my super and how is this calculated? πŸ‘‰πŸΎ strategies to reduce tax for super beneficiaries πŸ‘‰πŸΏ is Scott's retirement strategy sound? πŸ‘‰πŸ» what to do with my house and savings when I travel extensively in retirement πŸ‘‰ I won't spend the minimum pension drawdown, should I keep my super in accumulation? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what this 83yo did wrong when they wrapped up their SMSF Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/ 🏑 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright Glen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
440 Centrelink Q&A: bereavement, gifting, super recontribution, carer payment + more
2026/09/30
Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/ Buy Glen and Vince Scully's new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE Justin Bott returns to the show for another Centrelink Q&A, and as a Community Information Officer at Services Australia, he's the perfect person to answer your burning questions. In this episode, Glen and Justin touch on: πŸ‘‰ bereavement payments - what happens to your pension when a partner dies πŸ‘‰πŸΌ self-funded retirees - are there any other cards or benefits you can access? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ what is the Financial Information Service and who can access it πŸ‘‰πŸΎ can I do a super recontribution strategy before claiming the age pension πŸ‘‰πŸΏ pension & aged care fees πŸ‘‰πŸ» carer payment vs carer allowance vs age pension πŸ‘‰ pension residency rules πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what is considered gifting? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ reverse mortgage vs home reversion scheme and the trap to be aware of Watch: Age Pension increase + other changes you need to know with Justin Bott from Services Australia - https://youtu.be/0kYGWUm93VE Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/ 🏑 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright Glen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Age Pension increase + other changes you need to know with Justin Bott from Services Australia
2026/09/24
Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/ Buy Glen and Vince Scully's new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE Justin Bott from Services Australia joins Glen James to unpack the changes that took effect on 20 September and what it means for your pension. They touch on: πŸ‘‰ 12 Months to Retire Right is now on sale and available for pre-order! πŸ‘‰πŸΌ the new increased age pension rates πŸ‘‰πŸ½ living and travelling overseas & the pension πŸ‘‰πŸΎ the new income and assets limits πŸ‘‰πŸΏ key dates to review your pension eligibility if you don't currently qualify πŸ‘‰πŸ» new Commonwealth Seniors Health Card income limits πŸ‘‰ the new deeming rates and what deeming is πŸ‘‰πŸΌ investment properties & the pension πŸ‘‰πŸ½ the updated value of shares Learn more at servicesaustralia.gov.au Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/ 🏑 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright Glen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
439 Property Q&A: how CGT will work, investment property after age 50, best time to sell + more
2026/09/23
Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/ Buy Glen and Vince Scully's new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE In today's episode Glen is joined by John Pidgeon, buyer's advocate, host of This Is Property and author of Sort Your Property Out and Build Your Future for a property deep dive and Q&A. They touch on: πŸ‘‰ how capital gains tax will be calculated under the new changes pre and post July 2027 πŸ‘‰πŸΌ negative gearing isn't gone - this is how it will work moving forward! πŸ‘‰πŸ½ turning a PPOR that was bought before the May budget into an investment property πŸ‘‰πŸΎ holding an investment property after 50 - what to consider πŸ‘‰πŸΏ when's the best time to sell a property? πŸ‘‰πŸ» should I move into my investment property or sell it? πŸ‘‰ should I help my kids by purchasing and renting an investment property to them? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ can you avoid CGT by turning an investment property into your PPOR for 1-2 years? πŸ‘‰πŸΎ sell IP now in mid 50s and pay off the home or wait until no longer working for tax efficiency? Resources mentioned in the chat: Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/nCQD9RDebuw 12 Months to Retire Right by Glen James and Vince Scully: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE Sort Your Property Out: And Build Your Future by Glen James and John Pidgeon: https://link.amazon/B045jKvnD The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James and Rachelle Kroon: https://link.amazon/B09oz5Fal Book a clarity call with John here: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/clarity-call-with-john-pidgeon/ Need help selling a property? Envisage Property Vendor's Advocate service: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/vendors-advocate-service Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/ 🏑 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright Glen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
438 Money in your 70s: optimising and protecting
2026/09/16
Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Β  Buy Glen and Vince Scully's new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE Retirement planning doesn’t just happen once, it’s an ongoing process that changes as you move through your 50s, 60s and 70s. In this episode, Glen and financial adviser Martin McGrath discuss why your 70s are the decade to optimise and protect your wealth. They cover: πŸ‘‰ reviewing your Government entitlements regularly πŸ‘‰πŸΌ key things to review πŸ‘‰πŸ½ reviewing pension draw down each year πŸ‘‰πŸΎ the minimum pension payment by age πŸ‘‰πŸΏ simplifying your affairs πŸ‘‰πŸ» recontribution and final contribution strategies πŸ‘‰ the Downsizer contribution explained πŸ‘‰πŸΌ planning age cared needs early πŸ‘‰πŸ½ reviewing your estate plan πŸ‘‰πŸΎ spending with confidence πŸ‘‰πŸΏ leaving a legacy and helping adult kids πŸ‘‰πŸ» action steps Money in your 60s: Apple | Spotify Money in your 50s: Apple | Spotify Aged Care planning case study: Apple | Spotify | Youtube Download the episode slides here: https://www.retireright.com.au/decades Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/ 🏑 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright Glen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
437 WWGD: 50, widowed & what to do with a large life insurance payout
2026/09/09
Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Β  In this episode of 'What Would Glen Do', Glen chats with Louise, a 50 year old education assistant in Perth who needs help deciding what to do with the $1.4M sitting in her savings account two years on from losing her husband to a terminal illness. Louise wants to know: What should I do with it? Do I have permission to spend it? And do I need income protection? Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/ 🏑 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright Glen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
436 Money in your 60s: the decision decade
2026/09/02
Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Β  Retirement planning doesn’t just happen once, it’s an ongoing process that changes as you move through your 50s, 60s and 70s. In this episode, Glen James and Martin McGrath unpack why your 60s are the most opportunity-rich decade for wealth planning. They cover: πŸ‘‰ why your 60s are the decision decade πŸ‘‰πŸΌ maximising your final contribution opportunities πŸ‘‰πŸ½ knowing your pension options before you start one πŸ‘‰πŸΎ building your retirement timeline πŸ‘‰πŸΏ being debt free or having a strategy to get there πŸ‘‰πŸ» preparing for Government entitlements before you apply πŸ‘‰ planning for big ticket expenses πŸ‘‰πŸ½ building your work-optional plan πŸ‘‰πŸΏ deciding what to do with your investment property πŸ‘‰πŸΌ action steps Listen to 434 Money in your 50s: Apple Podcast | Spotify Listen to 429 The non-financial side of retirement with Dr Joanne Earl: Apple Podcast | Spotify Download the episode slides here: https://www.retireright.com.au/decades Get your copy of Glen and Vince Scully's new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B0bIef7Wp Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/ 🏑 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright Glen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
435 Aged care planning: the $585k decision nobody was ready for (a real case study)
2026/08/26
Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Β  In today's episode, Nathan Fradley from Fradley Advice presents a full aged care case study with a live visual walkthrough of the numbers that a real couple faced when one spouse needed to unexpectedly and urgently enter care. He touches on: πŸ‘‰ an introduction to the case study πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what is a RAD and DAP πŸ‘‰πŸ½ how means testing works for the age pension vs aged care πŸ‘‰πŸΎ their aged care fees πŸ‘‰πŸΏ what they did after seeing Nathan about their situation πŸ‘‰πŸ» how they got into a better financial position πŸ‘‰ what would Nathan have done in their situation? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ key takeaways from this case study *Names in this case study have been changed for privacy Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/ 🏑 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright Glen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
434 Money in your 50s: 6 things to do before retirement sneaks up on you
2026/08/19
Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Β  Your 50s are the decade when retirement stops being abstract and starts being real. If you've been drifting, it's time to get serious! Glen James is joined by financial adviser Martin McGrath from Financial Edge Group. They touch on: πŸ‘‰ mortgage vs super? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ a salary sacrifice strategy that Martin models live πŸ‘‰πŸ½ super contribution strategies for couples πŸ‘‰πŸΎ reviewing your super investment option πŸ‘‰πŸΏ reviewing your insurance needs πŸ‘‰πŸ½ deciding how the family home fits into your retirement plan Download the episode slides: https://www.retireright.com.au/decades Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/ 🏑 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright Glen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
433 Couples age gap & Age Pension, inheriting a home, the retirement sweet spot + more
2026/08/12
Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Β  In today's episode Glen and financial adviser Nathan Fradley talk about: πŸ‘‰ Wendy's questions around an older spouse applying for the age pension: - how will Centrelink assess my income when my husband applies? - if he doesn't qualify, what seniors health cards are available? - should I consider reducing my work hours before he applies? - if he uses his super to pay off the mortgage, how will his assets be assessed? - is a car on novated lease assessed by Centrelink? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Ignatius - I'm inheriting my parent's home. Can I make it my PPOR to pay no tax when I sell? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ Richard - my defined benefit must be cashed out upon retirement. Should I roll the money into my retail super or use the cash to invest? πŸ‘‰πŸΎ Col - how can I calculate the retirement sweet spot in 10 years time? Glen's favourite tea: link.amazon/B0bziQ7s5 Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/ 🏑 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright Glen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
432 Downsizer rules, super contributions, investing for teens & can AI do your retirement planning?
2026/08/05
Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Β  In this episode Glen is joined by return guest Gemma Dale, Head of Investor Behaviour and SMSF at nabtrade and host of the Your Wealth podcast. They discuss your questions touching on: πŸ‘‰ is there a program that can put together a financial plan? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ DIY vs paying for financial advice πŸ‘‰πŸ½ how effective is AI for financial advice? πŸ‘‰πŸΎ when do you need to submit a notice of intent to claim form to your super fund? πŸ‘‰πŸΏ what is a downsizer contribution and how does it work? πŸ‘‰πŸ» investing for an 18yo - choosing index funds, tax implications & paying off HECs Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/ 🏑 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright Glen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
431 Retiring overseas, age gaps & super drawdown, returning to work after age 60 + more
2026/07/29
In this Q&A Glen and Nathan Fradley discuss your questions around: πŸ‘‰ retiring overseas and how should Rob invest? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ seeing an adviser from your super fund πŸ‘‰πŸ½ age gaps and drawing down super balances in retirement πŸ‘‰πŸΎ TTR and accessing super from age 60 πŸ‘‰πŸΏ is it possible to retire at 60 and then return to work? Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/ 🏑 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
430 Mortgage Q&A: getting a loan after age 50, refinancing, helping your kids buy + more
2026/07/22
In this episode Genevieve Lyons and Joe Carroll from Sphere Home Loans join Glen to answer your questions about: πŸ‘‰ is it harder to refinance a smaller loan? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ how to help my daughter who is a single mum to buy a home πŸ‘‰πŸ½ banks won't lend to me because I'm retired πŸ‘‰πŸΎ getting loans after ago 50 πŸ‘‰πŸΏ getting a loan for a downsizer instead of using bridging πŸ‘‰πŸ» helping children in their 20s to buy their first home πŸ‘‰ what is a parental guarantee and how does it work? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ how often should I review my mortgage rate? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ structuring my IP loan πŸ‘‰πŸΎ low doc loans πŸ‘‰πŸΏ Joe & Genevieve discuss the current lending landscape The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James & Rachelle Kroon is available now: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHΒ  Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/ 🏑 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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