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345 retiring when you own a business: selling, tax, super and income strategy (a real case study)
In today’s 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:
👉🏾 background of the couple and the business they sold
👉🏿 why business sale proceeds often remain inside the company
👉🏻 reviewing structure: company vs trust ownership
👉 the strategies implemented
👉🏼 setting up account-based pensions to create tax-free income
👉🏽 balancing investment risk inside super vs inside the company
👉🏾 setting up a wrap account and drawing dividends from the company
👉🏿 planning concessional super contributions
👉🏻 two ways to take money out from your company
👉 planning non-concessional super contributions
👉🏼 coordinating advice between accountant + financial adviser
👉🏽 long-term strategy: running down company funds over time
👉🏿 the advice outcomes
👉🏾 why you may not want to close the company immediately
👉🏻 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_Z
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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.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.
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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:👉🏾 can you setup work reporting online?👉🏿 how does Centrelink assess real estate bigger than 2 hectare👉🏻 closing a business and applying for the age pension 👉 the assets test: how to price assets like jewellery and artwork👉🏼 paying off the mortgage vs keeping funds in account based pension👉🏽 inherited money from mum who wants $50k shared between grandkids. How does this impact Centrelink gifting rules?👉🏾 downsizing & the 2-year exemption for home sale proceeds👉🏿 job seeker rules & access to super if you're forced out of work before 67👉🏻 eligibility for rent assistance when moving into a retirement village👉 inheriting an 800k home, will I lose the pension?👉🏼 the nominee arrangement👉🏽 are super returns considered income or assets?👉🏿 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 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/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 life’s hardest chapters.👉 what makes for a "good death"?👉🏼 why Casey wrote Next of Kin👉🏽 her experience becoming the primary caregiver for her dad👉🏾 why caregiving is often uneven👉🏿 Casey's dad's diagnosis + the journey after it👉🏻 how to talk about death, wishes & responsibilities with family👉 the unexpected richness in the final years👉🏼 keepsake ideas👉🏽 the role of a death doula👉🏿 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 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/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:👉 indexation changes to pensions - what increased👉🏼 how the assets test and income test actually work👉🏽 what is deeming 👉🏾 the new deeming rates👉🏿 benefits of deeming👉🏻 Commonwealth Seniors Health Card - who’s eligible + the benefits 👉 Medicare safety net tips👉🏼 applying for a commonwealth seniors health card👉🏾 Seniors Card & Pensioner Concession card eligibility + benefits👉🏿 Low Income Health Care card eligibility + benefits👉🏻 the work bonus explained👉 work bonus case study exampleWatch Retire Right on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQW_VRWNC0jR1KQDXi5pcXwREjc0pde9L&si=zIMg1Vow9SOhug_ZIf 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/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.👉 the couple's situation👉🏼 some considerations👉🏽 Martin's advice strategies👉🏾 tangible outcomes from the advice👉🏿 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 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/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 don’t 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: “we don’t need an adviser, our affairs are simple!”. Upon changing their minds, the couple discovered thousands in tax savings, better investment structures and a bigger age pension.👉 why some people think they don’t need financial advice👉🏼 Charlie & Diane’s situation: 66 and 64, planning retirement soon👉🏽 the advice strategies implemented👉🏾 the advice outcomes ($8.5k net tax savings + $20k extra age pension)👉🏿 projections of their assets & income over time👉🏻 how much the advice cost and why it paid for itselfWatch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/wXvu0-k6_qAIf 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/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.
343 retirement was never the goal, what Warren Buffet told him & navigating change (former CEO of 7-Eleven & Blockbuster)
41:03||Season 3Former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes joins Glen live from SXSW to share stories from leading two of the world’s most recognisable companies, the lessons that came from collapse, and his “three C’s” for success - change, confidence and clarity.👉🏾 what retirement means to Jim & why he thinks it’s outdated👉🏿 the idea of education is freedom and learning as compounding interest👉🏻 leaving 7-Eleven, identity crisis & going to art school in Florence👉 why he took on the CEO role at Blockbuster👉🏼 myths about Blockbuster vs Netflix and what really caused the collapse👉🏽 Buffett’s advice that helped Jim re-frame failure as part of the game👉🏾 the meta skills (three C’s) that have fuelled Jim's success👉🏿 how fear limits potential and how to re-train your brain to embrace risk👉🏻 Jim shares his thoughts on writing Education Is FreedomSorry for the sound quality after 36 minutes, the audio interface crashed :(Grab Jim’s book, Education Is Freedom: https://amzn.to/3JkwTafConnect with Jim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkeyesauthor/If 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/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.
342 moving investments to cash, Glen’s guest has ‘no idea’, gifting equity to children + more
44:06||Season 3In today's episode Glen and Vince Scully from Life Sherpa discuss some hot topics that have been sparking chatter in the Retire Right Facebook group:👉 gifting equity to your children to purchase a property👉🏼 shifting investments to 100% cash👉🏽 "Glen's guest is talking rubbish!"👉🏾 can I open a second account-based pension?🏡 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightIf 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/To 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.
341 changes coming to the $3m super tax + big super fund wait times (Glen and Vince live from Sydney SXSW)
28:55||Season 3In today’s episode, Glen is joined by Vince Scully from LifeSherpa to unpack the latest shake up to the $3 million super tax proposal. They explain what’s changed and what it means for high and low-income Australians alike.👉🏽 what’s actually changed in the $3m super tax👉 why taxing unrealised gains was dropped👉🏿 the LISTO increase and who benefits👉🏽 why super fund wait times vary so much👉🏼 what to look for in a good super fund👉🏾 intra-fund advice explainedIf 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/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.