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426 Centrelink myths, pension rules & home equity scheme with Justin Bott from Services Australia
Glen James is joined again by Justin Bott, Community Information Officer at Services Australia for a deep dive into:
๐ 5 common misunderstandings about Centrelink & the age pension
๐๐ผ the Home Equity Access Scheme (HEAS) and how it works
๐๐ฝ is my pension affected if my adult kids still live at home and pay board or rent?
๐๐พ Centrelink and international pensions
๐๐ฟ retiring overseas and age pension eligibility
๐๐ป coming home to retire in Australian and age pension eligibility
๐ applying for the age pension while closing a business
๐๐ผ organising an aged care assessment for a parent or loved one
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This 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 donโt 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.
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429 The non-financial side of retirement: identity, purpose & what the research actually says with Dr Joanne Earl
48:33||Season 4In 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:๐ what the research actually says about a happy and successful retirement๐๐ผ the three reasons people leave earlier than planned ๐๐ฝ Jo's retirement transition experience๐๐ฟ is 'retirement' dead?๐๐พ when's the best time to retire & the four enoughs framework๐๐ป when's the best time to plan your retirement๐๐ฝ navigating identity shifts in retirement๐๐ฟ how do I find my thing?๐ how do I prevent cognition decline?๐๐ผ 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 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/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 donโt 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.
428 Centrelink Q&A: Jobseeker, hobby farms, deeming rates & defined benefits with Justin Bott from Services Australia
01:00:43||Season 4Joining Glen for another Q&A is Justin Bott from Services Australia! In this episode they touch on: ๐ does Centrelink look back at your bank accounts and assets from the five years before you turn 67?๐๐ผ what happens to your Jobseeker payment if you access super between age 60 and 67๐๐ฝ can older Australians who've never owned a home access the Help to Buy scheme?๐๐พ will my 25-acre hobby farm affect my age pension eligibility?๐๐ฟ DSP vs age pension at 67 - do you have to transfer and should you?๐๐ป what is deeming?๐ how does Services Australia assess defined benefit pension income๐๐ผ what happens to my defined benefit pension if I die?Subscribe 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/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 donโt 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.
427 Defence force retirement planning: defined benefit schemes & the mistakes that cost thousands
01:01:30||Season 4In 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:๐๐ป the compulsory retirement age๐ defined benefit schemes & how they differ from super๐๐ผ the MSBS (Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme)๐๐ฝ the DFRDB (Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme)๐๐พ ADF cover & super๐๐ฟ retirement planning if you continue working after 60๐๐ป common MSBS money mistakes๐๐พ the $1000 financial advice allowance๐๐ฝ tax on MSBS๐ reversionary pensions๐๐ผ how does a defined benefit scheme affect your transfer balance cap๐๐ฟ how does it work if you receive 2 defined benefit pensions๐๐ป structuring your defined benefit pension with a civilian super pension๐ 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 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/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 donโt 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.
June markets: SpaceX, ASX, S&P, sector performance + more
52:44||Season 4This 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:๐๐ฟ the SpaceX IPO๐๐ป a review of the ASX 200 and S&P 500๐ 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 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/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 donโt 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.
425 WWGD: Recently widowed, $400K term deposit & planning for retirement
01:04:42||Season 4In 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:๐ Sue's financial snapshot๐๐ผ Glen's sound financial house framework๐๐ฝ savings, super & housing situation๐๐พ car situation๐๐ฟ Sue's share portfolio๐๐ป considerations - helping kids & grandkids & should Sue get solar on the house?๐ 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/๐ก 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 donโt 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.
424 The expat's handbook: super, shares, tax & coming home with Brett Evans
01:08:07||Season 4Living 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:๐๐ผ paying HELP debt on overseas income๐๐ฝ repatriating after many years overseas (US citizens vs non-US)๐๐พ managing tax obligations whilst overseas๐๐ฟ managing super and international pensions๐๐ป investing, contributing to super & holding life insurance as an expat๐ setting up a new super account and TFN whilst abroad๐๐ผ retiring in another country and tax on account-based pensions๐๐ฝ choosing which country to be a tax resident of๐๐พ visa and money requirements for different countries๐๐ฟ 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 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/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 donโt 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.
423 Grey divorce: what separation can cost you in retirement
56:49||Season 4Divorce 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:๐ what is 'grey divorce'? ๐๐ผ what certification/study is needed to become a divorce coach๐๐พ what it looks like to engage Dominique if considering divorce ๐๐ฟ helping clients navigate conversations with their partner๐๐ป the first step for engaging Dominique๐๐ฝ how can parents protect the family wealth in the event of their child's relationship breakdown?๐ what if my partner is part of a family trust?๐๐ผ navigating different financial personalities in marriage๐๐พ navigating divorce & estate planning as a couple without kids๐๐ฟ 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 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/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 donโt 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.
422 To RAD or not to RAD: navigating the new aged care rules
50:21||Season 4Since November 1, Australia's aged care system had a major overhaul. Glen sits down with Nathan Fradley from Fradley Advice to cut through the acronyms and break down what families with aging parents actually need to know. They cover:๐ why aged care doesn't start with a nursing home and the first step families should take๐๐ผ what does RAD actually mean?๐๐ฝ the new November 1 rules๐๐พ other aged care fees explained๐๐ฟ what if only one parent needs to enter care?๐๐ป the importance of sorting your power of attorney before there's a crisisSubscribe 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/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 donโt 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.