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241 super strategies to help women achieve financial security
In 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 retirement
๐๐ผ practical tips to grow your super balance
๐๐ฝ why the knowledge gap is the most dangerous factor in retirement planning
๐๐พ defining the meaning of a 'rich woman'
๐๐ฟ factors contributing to the super gap and affecting womenโs financial security
๐ Get Pascale's book, Rich Woman, Poor Woman here: https://amzn.to/4g4YGWT
๐ Get Glen's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv
๐ง 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 here
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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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406 Centrelink assets, market volatility, comparing super funds, paying off the mortgage + more
51:40||Season 4In this community Q&A, Glen and Martin chat about:๐ selling investment property in retirement & putting in super๐๐ผ Centrelink assets and exemptions๐๐ฝ market volatility and switching to low risk๐๐พ mortgage repayments vs super in your 50s๐๐ฟ how to compare super fund performance๐๐ป long service leave - lump sum vs taking leave over timeNote: Glen mentions the RBA cash rate in this episode which was recorded before the Feb 2026 RBA rate rise.Buy tickets to the Auckland show here: https://bit.ly/4a8v4a2Read Long Service Leave at Retirement, Lump Sum or Regular Payments: https://www.financialedgegroup.com.au/blog/long-service-leave-at-retirement-lump-sum-or-regular-paymentsSubscribe 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/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 chooseย 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.
405 die with zero and the mental shift required from saving to spending
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404 investing in property after age 50: lending rules, risk, cash flow & super traps
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403 living, moving or want to retire overseas? investing, super and tax as an Aussie expat
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351 private credit, investing for kids & moving shares into super (with Gemma Dale)
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350 super: reversionary pensions, pay off mortage or salary sacrifice, downsizer vs non-concessional + more
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