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Retirement in Motion

Season 1, Ep. 30
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Victor breaks down a real-life case study to help you build a solid pre-retirement game plan — from structuring super contributions to mortgage strategies, investment buckets, and estate planning. Whether you're just 2 years away or still 10 years out from retirement, this episode gives you the tools to take control and secure your future.


🎯 It’s not just about building wealth — it’s about protecting it, growing it, and drawing from it wisely.


Timestamps

(0:44) Meet Jane & John: A pre-retirement case study

(1:08) Problem 1: Unallocated surplus income — where should your extra money go?

(2:08) Problem 2: Are your super contributions actually optimized?

(3:58) Problem 3: Mortgage vs Super — where does your surplus make the most impact?

(5:17) Solution 1: Super contributions, fund comparisons & tax savings

(7:13) Solution 2: Paying down the mortgage & building an emergency buffer

(8:05) Solution 3: Building a retirement income plan using the 3-bucket investment strategy

(12:53) Solution 4: Estate planning — wills, nominations & tax outcomes for your heirs


What You’ll Learn

✅ How to spot gaps in your pre-retirement plan

✅ Super strategies for tax savings and retirement income

✅ The pros and cons of mortgage vs super contributions

✅ How to use a 3-bucket strategy to smooth out your retirement cash flow

✅ The truth about wills, superannuation, and who really gets your money


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Meet Victor Idoko

Victor is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with a Master’s in Commerce (Finance) and a Bachelor’s in Economics. 📚 He also holds an Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning. His passion is helping others live more rewarding lives through better financial decisions — whether it’s gaining clarity, building security, or freeing up time. 🌟💰


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#RetirementPlanning #Superannuation #BucketStrategy #EstatePlanning #AustralianFinance #WealthProtection #CFVAdvisory #FinancialIndependence #SmartMoneyMoves #InvestingForRetirement #ElevateYourWealth


Any discussion in this episode does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on it, you should consider whether it’s appropriate to you, in light of your objectives, financial situation or needs.


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