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In this episode Genevieve Lyons and Joe Carroll from Sphere Home Loans join Glen to answer your questions about:👉 is it harder to refinance a smaller loan?👉🏼 how to help my daughter who is a single mum to buy a home👉🏽 banks won't lend to me because I'm retired👉🏾 getting loans after ago 50👉🏿 getting a loan for a downsizer instead of using bridging👉🏻 helping children in their 20s to buy their first home👉 what is a parental guarantee and how does it work?👉🏼 how often should I review my mortgage rate?👉🏽 structuring my IP loan👉🏾 low doc loans👉🏿 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/4svhyoH Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auSubscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf you’d 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/🏡 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 don’t 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.

In 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:👉 what the research actually says about a happy and successful retirement👉🏼 the three reasons people leave earlier than planned 👉🏽 Jo's retirement transition experience👉🏿 is 'retirement' dead?👉🏾 when's the best time to retire & the four enoughs framework👉🏻 when's the best time to plan your retirement👉🏽 navigating identity shifts in retirement👉🏿 how do I find my thing?👉 how do I prevent cognition decline?👉🏼 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 you’d 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/🏡 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 don’t 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.

Joining Glen for another Q&A is Justin Bott from Services Australia! In this episode they touch on: 👉 does Centrelink look back at your bank accounts and assets from the five years before you turn 67?👉🏼 what happens to your Jobseeker payment if you access super between age 60 and 67👉🏽 can older Australians who've never owned a home access the Help to Buy scheme?👉🏾 will my 25-acre hobby farm affect my age pension eligibility?👉🏿 DSP vs age pension at 67 - do you have to transfer and should you?👉🏻 what is deeming?👉 how does Services Australia assess defined benefit pension income👉🏼 what happens to my defined benefit pension if I die?Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf you’d 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/🏡 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 don’t 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.

In 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:👉🏻 the compulsory retirement age👉 defined benefit schemes & how they differ from super👉🏼 the MSBS (Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme)👉🏽 the DFRDB (Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme)👉🏾 ADF cover & super👉🏿 retirement planning if you continue working after 60👉🏻 common MSBS money mistakes👉🏾 the $1000 financial advice allowance👉🏽 tax on MSBS👉 reversionary pensions👉🏼 how does a defined benefit scheme affect your transfer balance cap👉🏿 how does it work if you receive 2 defined benefit pensions👉🏻 structuring your defined benefit pension with a civilian super pension👉 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 you’d 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/🏡 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 don’t 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.

Glen James is joined again by Justin Bott, Community Information Officer at Services Australia for a deep dive into:👉 5 common misunderstandings about Centrelink & the age pension👉🏼 the Home Equity Access Scheme (HEAS) and how it works👉🏽 is my pension affected if my adult kids still live at home and pay board or rent?👉🏾 Centrelink and international pensions👉🏿 retiring overseas and age pension eligibility👉🏻 coming home to retire in Australian and age pension eligibility👉 applying for the age pension while closing a business👉🏼 organising an aged care assessment for a parent or loved oneSubscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf you’d 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/🏡 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 don’t 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.

This 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:👉🏿 the SpaceX IPO👉🏻 a review of the ASX 200 and S&P 500👉 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 you’d 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/🏡 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 don’t 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.

In 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:👉 Sue's financial snapshot👉🏼 Glen's sound financial house framework👉🏽 savings, super & housing situation👉🏾 car situation👉🏿 Sue's share portfolio👉🏻 considerations - helping kids & grandkids & should Sue get solar on the house?👉 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/🏡 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 don’t 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.

Living overseas or thinking about it? In this episode Glen is joined by Brett Evans, financial adviser & managing director at Atlas Wealth to answer all your money questions. Brett also shares about what life has been like for him and his family during the Middle East conflict. They cover:👉🏼 paying HELP debt on overseas income👉🏽 repatriating after many years overseas (US citizens vs non-US)👉🏾 managing tax obligations whilst overseas👉🏿 managing super and international pensions👉🏻 investing, contributing to super & holding life insurance as an expat👉 setting up a new super account and TFN whilst abroad👉🏼 retiring in another country and tax on account-based pensions👉🏽 choosing which country to be a tax resident of👉🏾 visa and money requirements for different countries👉🏿 managing currency risk when moving retirement money between countriesBrett's book, The Expat's Handbook is available here: https://amzn.to/4uOKlWtSubscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf you’d 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/🏡 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 don’t 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.

Divorce and separation can be challenging at any stage of life, but the financial impact can be even greater when retirement is on the horizon. In this episode, Glen is joined by financial adviser and certified divorce coach Dominique Bergel-Grant to unpack the realities of "grey divorce" and what it means for your retirement plans. They touch on:👉 what is 'grey divorce'? 👉🏼 what certification/study is needed to become a divorce coach👉🏾 what it looks like to engage Dominique if considering divorce 👉🏿 helping clients navigate conversations with their partner👉🏻 the first step for engaging Dominique👉🏽 how can parents protect the family wealth in the event of their child's relationship breakdown?👉 what if my partner is part of a family trust?👉🏼 navigating different financial personalities in marriage👉🏾 navigating divorce & estate planning as a couple without kids👉🏿 Glen and Dominique's biggest advice for someone separating near retirementLearn more at https://www.navigateyourdivorce.com.au/Subscribe to Retire Right on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf you’d 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/🏡 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 don’t 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.