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236 elder abuse: what are the signs & what to do
In today's episode Glen chats with MaryAnn de Mestre, a lawyer and academic who specialises in elder law and estate planning. Glen and MaryAnn dive into the topic of elder abuse including what it looks like, how to spot the signs, and what steps you can take if you suspect someone is a victim. MaryAnn offers practical advice for keeping an eye on your aging loved ones and what you can do if things seem off as well as some things to know around estate planning. The touch on:
๐ common forms of elder abuse (financial, psychological, physical, neglect)
๐๐ผ common signs such as unexplained withdrawals, social isolation, neglect
๐๐ฝ what to do if you suspect elder abuse in your community
๐๐พ the role of power of attorney and how it can be abused
๐๐ฟ legal steps to remove or challenge a power of attorney
๐๐ป some key takeaways for estate planning and protecting vulnerable individuals
M de Mestre Lawyers website: https://mdemestrelawyers.com.au/
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Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.
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351 private credit, investing for kids & moving shares into super (with Gemma Dale)
50:09||Season 3Glen & Gemma Dale answer investing questions from the Retire Right Facebook group, touching on:๐ should I invest in listed private credit ETF for income in retirementย ๐๐ผ investing for kids for minimum 10 year timeframe๐๐ฝ are there any tax benefits for selling shares before age 60 and putting in super?๐๐พ is one vanguard international fund and one vanguard Australian fund enough?Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store6 ways to invest for kids: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/blog/investment-for-kids-6-ways-to-invest-for-your-kidsCheck out Gemma's podcast Your Wealth wherever you listen to podcasts.Watch Retire Right on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQW_VRWNC0jR1KQDXi5pcXwREjc0pde9L&si=zIMg1Vow9SOhug_ZIf 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/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.
350 super: reversionary pensions, pay off mortage or salary sacrifice, downsizer vs non-concessional + more
51:14||Season 3In today's episode Glen James, Martin McGrath and Nathan Fradley answer your questions about super in retirement covering:๐๐พ accessing super to help children buy a property๐๐ฟ if I donโt spend all my compulsory pension drawdown, can I put the money back into super?๐๐ป types of super beneficiaries explained & reversionary pension explained๐ what actually happens to your super pension when your spouse dies?๐๐ฝ can inheriting a pension push you over the transfer balance cap?๐๐ผ should you withdraw super at retirement to pay off your mortgage?๐๐พ triggering access to the super at age 60 through change of employment๐๐ฟ if you and your spouse pass at the same time how is a binding nomination handled?๐๐ป use the downsizer contribution vs non concessional contribution via bring forward rule following the sale of your home๐๐ผ Martin and Nathan's advice around superCheck out Nathan's blog here: https://www.nathanfradley.com.au/blogWatch Retire Right on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQW_VRWNC0jR1KQDXi5pcXwREjc0pde9L&si=zIMg1Vow9SOhug_ZIf 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/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.
349 bucket strategy explained: super drawdown & investment allocation
51:50||Season 3Glen James, Martin McGrath and Nathan Fradley break down bucket strategies for retirement - how to build them, how to draw down from them and how your investment allocation should shift before and after you stop working.๐๐พ bucket strategy - two different approaches to setting one up๐๐ฟ rebalancing for income in pension mode using a bucket strategy๐๐ป if you have money outside of super, do you still need cash inside super?๐ the optimal time to setup a bucket strategy๐๐ผ asset allocation leading up to retirement๐๐ฝ pros and cons of the mysuper lifestage superannuation optionMartin McGrath is a financial adviser at https://www.financialedgegroup.com.au/Nathan Fradley is a financial adviser at https://www.nathanfradley.com.au/Watch Retire Right on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQW_VRWNC0jR1KQDXi5pcXwREjc0pde9L&si=zIMg1Vow9SOhug_ZIf 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/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.
348 Centrelink traps to avoid in retirement (Q&A with Justin Bott from Services Australia)
59:38||Season 3Justin Bott from Services Australia returns to the show to answer your Centrelink questions:๐๐พ can you setup work reporting online?๐๐ฟ how does Centrelink assess real estate bigger than 2 hectare๐๐ป closing a business and applying for the age pension ๐ the assets test: how to price assets like jewellery and artwork๐๐ผ paying off the mortgage vs keeping funds in account based pension๐๐ฝ inherited money from mum who wants $50k shared between grandkids. How does this impact Centrelink gifting rules?๐๐พ downsizing & the 2-year exemption for home sale proceeds๐๐ฟ job seeker rules & access to super if you're forced out of work before 67๐๐ป eligibility for rent assistance when moving into a retirement village๐ inheriting an 800k home, will I lose the pension?๐๐ผ the nominee arrangement๐๐ฝ are super returns considered income or assets?๐๐ฟ own an IP which still has a mortgage on it, how is the value assessed?Watch Retire Right on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQW_VRWNC0jR1KQDXi5pcXwREjc0pde9L&si=zIMg1Vow9SOhug_ZIf 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/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.
347b dying well: planning, caregiving & facing death with dignity
55:15||Season 3Casey Beros is a health journalist and author of Next of Kin: What to Expect When You're Expecting to Care for Someone You Love. In this chat Casey sits down with Glen and shares her personal story caring for her dad through terminal illness, the emotional and practical realities families face and how early conversations can protect your loved ones during one of lifeโs hardest chapters.๐ what makes for a "good death"?๐๐ผ why Casey wrote Next of Kin๐๐ฝ her experience becoming the primary caregiver for her dad๐๐พ why caregiving is often uneven๐๐ฟ Casey's dad's diagnosis + the journey after it๐๐ป how to talk about death, wishes & responsibilities with family๐ the unexpected richness in the final years๐๐ผ keepsake ideas๐๐ฝ the role of a death doula๐๐ฟ voluntary assisted dying options and processCheck out Next of Kin: https://amzn.to/4i84DVzConnect with Casey: https://www.instagram.com/caseyberos/Website: https://www.caseyberos.com/Watch Retire Right on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQW_VRWNC0jR1KQDXi5pcXwREjc0pde9L&si=zIMg1Vow9SOhug_ZIf 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/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.
347 age pension updates, deeming rises, concession cards & the work bonus explained
56:41||Season 3Due to popular demand, Justin Bott from Services Australia returns to the show to chat with Glen about the major Centrelink changes, a 101 on concession cards + the work bonus. They talk about:๐ indexation changes to pensions - what increased๐๐ผ how the assets test and income test actually work๐๐ฝ what is deeming ๐๐พ the new deeming rates๐๐ฟ benefits of deeming๐๐ป Commonwealth Seniors Health Card - whoโs eligible + the benefits ๐ Medicare safety net tips๐๐ผ applying for a commonwealth seniors health card๐๐พ Seniors Card & Pensioner Concession card eligibility + benefits๐๐ฟ Low Income Health Care card eligibility + benefits๐๐ป the work bonus explained๐ work bonus case study exampleWatch Retire Right on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQW_VRWNC0jR1KQDXi5pcXwREjc0pde9L&si=zIMg1Vow9SOhug_ZIf 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/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.
346 retiring with multiple properties (a real retirement case study)
41:58||Season 3Glen and Martin break down a real case study of a couple in their mid-50s with eight investment properties, $3M in debt and tight month-to-month cashflow. They unpack how selling strategically, using super effectively and reducing debt can turn a high-complexity portfolio into a clear plan toward retiring earlier with less stress and more income.๐ the couple's situation๐๐ผ some considerations๐๐ฝ Martin's advice strategies๐๐พ tangible outcomes from the advice๐๐ฟ cost of the adviceWatch Retire Right on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQW_VRWNC0jR1KQDXi5pcXwREjc0pde9L&si=zIMg1Vow9SOhug_ZWatch this is property on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisispropertyIf 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/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.
345 retiring when you own a business: selling, tax, super and income strategy (a real case study)
56:13||Season 3In todayโs episode, Glen and Martin unpack a real case study of a couple who recently sold their business, were ready to retire and sought financial advice. They had wealth tied up inside their company, money in super and some big decisions to make about how to create a reliable retirement income. They cover:๐๐พ background of the couple and the business they sold๐๐ฟ why business sale proceeds often remain inside the company๐๐ป reviewing structure: company vs trust ownership๐ the strategies implemented๐๐ผ setting up account-based pensions to create tax-free income๐๐ฝ balancing investment risk inside super vs inside the company๐๐พ setting up a wrap account and drawing dividends from the company๐๐ฟ planning concessional super contributions๐๐ป two ways to take money out from your company๐ planning non-concessional super contributions๐๐ผ coordinating advice between accountant + financial adviser๐๐ฝ long-term strategy: running down company funds over time๐๐ฟ the advice outcomes๐๐พ why you may not want to close the company immediately๐๐ป Martin's cost for the advice (once-off and ongoing breakdown)Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQW_VRWNC0jR1KQDXi5pcXwREjc0pde9L&si=zIMg1Vow9SOhug_ZIf 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/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.
344 we donโt need a financial adviser! (a real retirement case study)
49:21||Season 3Glen and Martin break down a real retirement case study that started with a familiar line: โwe donโt need an adviser, our affairs are simple!โ. Upon changing their minds, the couple discovered thousands in tax savings, better investment structures and a bigger age pension.๐ why some people think they donโt need financial advice๐๐ผ Charlie & Dianeโs situation: 66 and 64, planning retirement soon๐๐ฝ the advice strategies implemented๐๐พ the advice outcomes ($8.5k net tax savings + $20k extra age pension)๐๐ฟ projections of their assets & income over time๐๐ป how much the advice cost and why it paid for itselfWatch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/wXvu0-k6_qAIf 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/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.