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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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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.
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245 money, retirement & investing risks + how to mitigate them
01:04:28||Season 2Retirement comes with its fair share of uncertainties, but understanding the risks can help you retire confidently. ย In this episode, Glen chats with Ben Marshanโformer financial adviser and head of policy at the Financial Planning Association (FPA)โto unpack some of the biggest risks retirees face and how to tackle them. With years of experience helping clients and advisers navigate retirement, Ben shares valuable insights on how to approach this crucial life stage. They touch on:๐ longevity risk๐๐ผ sequencing risk๐๐ฝ inflation risk๐๐พ market risk/diversification๐๐ฟ interest rate risk๐๐ป health care costs๐ liquidity risk๐๐ผ behavioural risk๐๐ฝ purpose and social riskLearn more about Impaktful here: https://www.impaktful.com.auIf 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 451289.244 do I need a financial adviser, inheriting shares & tax + testamentary trusts
27:58||Season 2In one of our final community Q&As for the year, Glen and Martin chat about:๐ why you may or may not need a financial adviser๐๐ผ tax implications for inheriting shares and holding vs selling๐๐ฝ and using testamentary trusts in estate planningIf 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 243313.243 investment bonds, transfer balance cap, invest inside or outside of super + is super safe?
35:18||Season 2In today's episode Glen and financial adviser Martin McGrath answer your questions about:๐ the transfer balance cap๐๐ผ investment and education bonds for kids๐๐ฝ is super really as safe as everyone thinks?๐๐พ investing in ETFs inside vs outside of superIf 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 243313.242 protecting your most valuable asset
36:12||Season 2With Aussies losing $2.7 billion to scams last year, protecting your personal information is essential. In today's episode cybersecurity expert Fraser Jack shares some practical tips to protect your identity, secure your online accounts, and keep your retirement savings safe from digital threats.If 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 451289.241 super strategies to help women achieve financial security
44:02||Season 2In today's episode, special guest Pascale Helyar-Moray OAM joins Glen to unpack her new book Rich Woman, Poor Woman, which aims to help women maximise their superannuation and have financial security in retirement. Glen and Pascale dive into the gender super gap, the hidden costs of unpaid work, and actionable strategies to help women build wealth and retire right. They touch on:๐ the alarming statistics that show that women are at greater risk of poverty in retirement๐๐ผ practical tips to grow your super balance๐๐ฝ why the knowledge gap is the most dangerous factor in retirement planning๐๐พ defining the meaning of a 'rich woman'๐๐ฟ factors contributing to the super gap and affecting womenโs financial security๐ Get Pascale's book, Rich Woman, Poor Woman here: https://amzn.to/4g4YGWT๐ Get Glen's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv๐ง Listen to our other episode with Pascale, 211b how to get cashback & how it works with Grow My Money - Listen on Apple Podcast here | Listen on Spotify hereIf 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 451289.240 life insurance (when to cancel, inside vs outside super, claiming + more)
47:01||Season 2In today's episode financial adviser Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth joins Glen on the show to answer your questions about life insurance. They touch on:๐ the 4 types: death cover, income protection, TPD and trauma๐๐ผ the 3 ways to obtain insurance๐๐ฝ insurance inside super explained๐ why use a financial adviser?๐๐พ how financial adviser commissions work๐๐ฟ is claiming easier inside or outside of super?๐๐ป do you need life insurance and when to cancel itTo chat with an adviser about getting personalised life insurance advice check out: https://www.skye.com.auIf 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 451289.239 mortgage broker Q&A (home loans for over 60, parental guarantees, knock-down rebuild loans + more)
40:25||Season 2In today's chat, mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans joins Glen on the show to answer your questions about:๐ home loans for over 60๐๐ผ financing a knock-down rebuild without super๐๐ฝ going guarantor for your kids๐๐พ steps for your child who wants to buy ๐๐ฟ mortgage broker vs direct to bank๐๐ป how mortgage brokers get paidThanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting this episode! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team hereIf 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 451289.238 tax inside superannuation & aged care changes
41:34||Season 2In today's episode Glen and retirement specialist Martin McGrath answer your questions around tax in super and preparing for aged care. They touch on:๐ tax implications in pension vs. accumulation phases of super๐๐ป what is contributions tax๐๐ฟ what happens if you exceed the super contributions cap๐๐ผ making the most of your transition to retirement (TTR) account๐๐ฝ planning around new aged care rules taking effect in July 2025๐๐พ strategies for covering aged care costs without selling assetsIf 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 243313.237 selling an investment property, renovating at age 60, younger spouse + cash out leave or not
35:08||Season 2In today's episode Glen and Martin discuss community questions around:๐ selling an investment property, CGT implications and putting the money in super๐๐ฝ finance options for renovating to sell at age 60๐๐พ couples with different ages applying for the age pension๐๐ฟ using unused annual leave to drop back to 4 days or cashing it out insteadIf 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.