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821 early retirement, super balance goals, money regrets & divorce when in biz (Perth event)
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:
๐๐พ how much super do you really need to retire?
๐๐ฟ financial hurdles and how to overcome them
๐๐ป early retirement vs building a life with choice
๐ splitting a business during a separation
๐๐ผ using equity: pay off bad debt or invest?
๐๐ฝ buying a forever home vs wealth-building property
๐๐พ real-life financial decisions we regret
๐๐ฟ 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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847 three financial advisers vs your superannuation questions (campfire chat)
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