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432 Downsizer rules, super contributions, investing for teens & can AI do your retirement planning?
01:11:33||Season 4Retire 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/ย 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:๐ is there a program that can put together a financial plan?๐๐ผ DIY vs paying for financial advice๐๐ฝ how effective is AI for financial advice?๐๐พ when do you need to submit a notice of intent to claim form to your super fund?๐๐ฟ what is a downsizer contribution and how does it work?๐๐ป investing for an 18yo - choosing index funds, tax implications & paying off HECsSubscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youโd 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-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/๐ก Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightGlen 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 donโt 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.
431 Retiring overseas, age gaps & super drawdown, returning to work after age 60 + more
43:23||Season 4In this Q&A Glen and Nathan Fradley discuss your questions around:๐ retiring overseas and how should Rob invest?๐๐ผ seeing an adviser from your super fund๐๐ฝ age gaps and drawing down super balances in retirement๐๐พ TTR and accessing super from age 60๐๐ฟ is it possible to retire at 60 and then return to work?Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youโd 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-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/๐ก Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightThis 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 donโt 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.
430 Mortgage Q&A: getting a loan after age 50, refinancing, helping your kids buy + more
50:20||Season 4In this episode Genevieve Lyons and Joe Carroll from Sphere Home Loans join Glen to answer your questions about:๐ is it harder to refinance a smaller loan?๐๐ผ how to help my daughter who is a single mum to buy a home๐๐ฝ banks won't lend to me because I'm retired๐๐พ getting loans after ago 50๐๐ฟ getting a loan for a downsizer instead of using bridging๐๐ป helping children in their 20s to buy their first home๐ what is a parental guarantee and how does it work?๐๐ผ how often should I review my mortgage rate?๐๐ฝ structuring my IP loan๐๐พ low doc loans๐๐ฟ Joe & Genevieve discuss the current lending landscapeThe Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James & Rachelle Kroon is available now: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHย Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auSubscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youโd 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-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/๐ก Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightThis 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 donโt 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.
429 The non-financial side of retirement: identity, purpose & what the research actually says with Dr Joanne Earl
48:33||Season 4In this episode Glen and Vince Scully are joined by Dr Joanne Earl, organisational psychologist, retirement researcher of 20 years and as of recently, a retiree herself. She's now putting her own research into practice in real time. The episode touches on:๐ what the research actually says about a happy and successful retirement๐๐ผ the three reasons people leave earlier than planned ๐๐ฝ Jo's retirement transition experience๐๐ฟ is 'retirement' dead?๐๐พ when's the best time to retire & the four enoughs framework๐๐ป when's the best time to plan your retirement๐๐ฝ navigating identity shifts in retirement๐๐ฟ how do I find my thing?๐ how do I prevent cognition decline?๐๐ผ how do I deal with relaxation guilt?Websites mentioned in the chat:https://www.liveup.org.au/https://retirementdr.com.au/Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youโd 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-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/๐ก Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightThis 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 donโt 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.
428 Centrelink Q&A: Jobseeker, hobby farms, deeming rates & defined benefits with Justin Bott from Services Australia
01:00:43||Season 4Joining Glen for another Q&A is Justin Bott from Services Australia! In this episode they touch on: ๐ does Centrelink look back at your bank accounts and assets from the five years before you turn 67?๐๐ผ what happens to your Jobseeker payment if you access super between age 60 and 67๐๐ฝ can older Australians who've never owned a home access the Help to Buy scheme?๐๐พ will my 25-acre hobby farm affect my age pension eligibility?๐๐ฟ DSP vs age pension at 67 - do you have to transfer and should you?๐๐ป what is deeming?๐ how does Services Australia assess defined benefit pension income๐๐ผ what happens to my defined benefit pension if I die?Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youโd 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-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/๐ก Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightThis 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 donโt 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.
427 Defence force retirement planning: defined benefit schemes & the mistakes that cost thousands
01:01:30||Season 4In this episode Glen sits down with independent financial adviser, Andrew Saikal-Skea to answer your questions about money & retirement and the military. They talk about:๐๐ป the compulsory retirement age๐ defined benefit schemes & how they differ from super๐๐ผ the MSBS (Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme)๐๐ฝ the DFRDB (Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme)๐๐พ ADF cover & super๐๐ฟ retirement planning if you continue working after 60๐๐ป common MSBS money mistakes๐๐พ the $1000 financial advice allowance๐๐ฝ tax on MSBS๐ reversionary pensions๐๐ผ how does a defined benefit scheme affect your transfer balance cap๐๐ฟ how does it work if you receive 2 defined benefit pensions๐๐ป structuring your defined benefit pension with a civilian super pension๐ a question about meeting the super condition of releaseAndrew's website: https://www.saikal-skea.com.au/Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youโd 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-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/๐ก Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightThis 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 donโt 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.
426 Centrelink myths, pension rules & home equity scheme with Justin Bott from Services Australia
01:05:14||Season 4Glen James is joined again by Justin Bott, Community Information Officer at Services Australia for a deep dive into:๐ 5 common misunderstandings about Centrelink & the age pension๐๐ผ the Home Equity Access Scheme (HEAS) and how it works๐๐ฝ is my pension affected if my adult kids still live at home and pay board or rent?๐๐พ Centrelink and international pensions๐๐ฟ retiring overseas and age pension eligibility๐๐ป coming home to retire in Australian and age pension eligibility๐ applying for the age pension while closing a business๐๐ผ organising an aged care assessment for a parent or loved oneSubscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youโd 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-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/๐ก Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightThis 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 donโt 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.
June markets: SpaceX, ASX, S&P, sector performance + more
52:44||Season 4This episode was recorded on 18 June 2026. Glen is joined in the studio by Gemma Dale, Investor Behaviour and Markets Specialist at nabtrade and host of the Your Wealth podcast to cover:๐๐ฟ the SpaceX IPO๐๐ป a review of the ASX 200 and S&P 500๐ a sector-by-sector breakdown of what's actually been happening under the hoodLearn to invest with Glen's award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youโd 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-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/๐ก Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightThis 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 donโt 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.
425 WWGD: Recently widowed, $400K term deposit & planning for retirement
01:04:42||Season 4In this "what would Glen do" episode, Glen sits down with Sue who is 54 for a retirement health check following her husband's sudden passing. They touch on:๐ Sue's financial snapshot๐๐ผ Glen's sound financial house framework๐๐ฝ savings, super & housing situation๐๐พ car situation๐๐ฟ Sue's share portfolio๐๐ป considerations - helping kids & grandkids & should Sue get solar on the house?๐ what would Glen do?Need a system to manage your money? Check out the free Glen James Spending Plan6 ways to invest for kids: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/blog/investment-for-kids-6-ways-to-invest-for-your-kidsSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/๐ก Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightThis 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 donโt 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.
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