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821 early retirement, super balance goals, money regrets & divorce when in biz (Perth event)

Season 8

In this special live episode from Perth, Glen and John take questions straight from the audience. From early retirement goals to splitting assets during a separation, they cover real-life money scenarios with plenty of laughs and practical tips along the way. They touch on:


👉🏾 how much super do you really need to retire?

👉🏿 financial hurdles and how to overcome them

👉🏻 early retirement vs building a life with choice

👉 splitting a business during a separation

👉🏼 using equity: pay off bad debt or invest?

👉🏽 buying a forever home vs wealth-building property

👉🏾 real-life financial decisions we regret

👉🏿 how to plan when life throws up weddings, babies and mortgages


Thanks to our event partners: Forever Projects, Everest Wealth, Finext, and Australian Retirement Trust!


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SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

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