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427 Defence force retirement planning: defined benefit schemes & the mistakes that cost thousands
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:
ππ» the compulsory retirement age
π defined benefit schemes & how they differ from super
ππΌ the MSBS (Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme)
ππ½ the DFRDB (Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme)
ππΎ ADF cover & super
ππΏ retirement planning if you continue working after 60
ππ» common MSBS money mistakes
ππΎ the $1000 financial advice allowance
ππ½ tax on MSBS
π reversionary pensions
ππΌ how does a defined benefit scheme affect your transfer balance cap
ππΏ how does it work if you receive 2 defined benefit pensions
ππ» structuring your defined benefit pension with a civilian super pension
π a question about meeting the super condition of release
Andrew's website: https://www.saikal-skea.com.au/
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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 donβt 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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445 Cash vs super at 63, private credit risk & exiting a property portfolio
56:17||Season 4Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Get our new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgEIn this Q&A Glen and financial adviser Nathan Fradley discuss: π retiring at 63 with a younger spouse still working: should we live off our cash or top up super? ππΌ valuation risk in super: what to know about private credit, private equity and unlisted assets ππ½ why would a private credit fund get frozen? ππΎ would you keep a small home loan as protection against scammers? ππΏ exiting a large property portfolio at retirement ππ» can a market crash help you get more into pension phase under the transfer balance cap?Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youβd 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/π‘ Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightGlen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. 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 donβt 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.
444 Retiring single at 60 after a divorce: can he clear a $620k mortgage in time? (case study)
47:51||Season 4Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Get our new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgEMick, a listener of the show wrote in about his situation so Glen and Vince Scully, co-author of 12 Months to Retire Right decide to unpack it: Mick who is 52 has recently come out of a divorce with $600k in super and a $620k mortgage. Due to the nature of his work Mick will be retiring at 60 and his goal is to be debt-free and financially self-sufficient. Glen and Vince discuss:π Mick's circumstancesππΌ is avoiding the Age Pension the right goal?ππ½ Glen's advice for people doing life soloππΎ how can Mick achieve his retirement goal?ππΏ a rough snapshot of Mick's situation at 60 if nothing changesππ» what to do with the home in retirementπ what Mick could consider between now and 60ππΌ 5 options to boost income in retirement using your homeSubscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youβd 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/π‘ Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightGlen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. 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 donβt 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.
12 Months to Retire Right is out now! A look inside the book & what to expect
36:29||Season 4Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Get our new book, 12 Months to Retire Right, out now! https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgEFor most Aussies, retirement raises two big questions: what will I do with my time and will my money last? In today's episode Glen and co-author Vince Scully unpack their step-by-step guide, 12 Months to Retire Right which is officially available online and in stores today. They touch on: ππΌ the 12 chapters in the bookππ½ the retirement myth Vince says he sees the damage of every single dayππΎ what super actually is, and why it's worth understanding at any age ππΏ how to get the right advice, from the right place, at the right timeππ» mortgage, super, or invest?π what to know before you trust an online retirement calculatorππΌ why property is great for building wealth but gets clunky in retirementSubscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youβd 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/π‘ Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightGlen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. 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 donβt 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.
443 The super sweet spot: is less super actually better?
47:11||Season 4Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Get our new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgEAre you better off having less in super to maximise the Age Pension? You may have remembered our earlier episode on this topic - well we're back to cover it again! In this episode Glen and financial adviser Martin McGrath tackle two case studies to see how the numbers (and lifestyle factors) stack up. They touch on:π the sweet spot concept explained and challengedππΌ case study one - a couple who upgrades their homeππ½ case study one - a couple who downsizes their homeππΎ the case for a lifetime annuityππΏ Glen and Martin's final thoughtsRelated episode:320 retirement sweet spot: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youβd 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/π‘ Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightGlen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. 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 donβt 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.
442 Super contributions over $500k, selling the IP, the bucket strategy debate + more
59:40||Season 4Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Get our new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgEIn this Q&A, Glen and Martin discuss: π concessional vs non concessional contribution limits explainedππΌ can you make a downsizer contribution if your balance is over $500k?ππ½ should we sell the investment property or keep it as supplementary income?ππΎ do you need a bucket strategy? how does it work, flaws and when would you set one up?ππΏ can you change super funds after age 75?ππ» can you move personal assets like shares and managed funds into super?π does money sitting in pension phase dwindle from fees or tax?ππΌ should I move money from accumulation into my TTR or pension phase?Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youβd 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/π‘ Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightGlen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. 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 donβt 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.
441 Transition to retirement, death tax, recontribution strategy, sell house to travel + more
01:06:42||Season 4Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Get our new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgEIn this Q&A episode Glen James and Martin McGrath discuss:π do I need to disclose what I spend TTR money on? ππΌ setting up a transition to retirement strategyππ½ will my kids have to pay tax when they receive my super and how is this calculated?ππΎ strategies to reduce tax for super beneficiariesππΏ is Scott's retirement strategy sound?ππ» what to do with my house and savings when I travel extensively in retirement π I won't spend the minimum pension drawdown, should I keep my super in accumulation?ππΌ what this 83yo did wrong when they wrapped up their SMSFSubscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youβd 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/π‘ Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightGlen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. 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 donβt 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.
440 Centrelink Q&A: bereavement, gifting, super recontribution, carer payment + more
01:09:54||Season 4Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Buy Glen and Vince Scully's new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgEJustin Bott returns to the show for another Centrelink Q&A, and as a Community Information Officer at Services Australia, he's the perfect person to answer your burning questions. In this episode, Glen and Justin touch on: π bereavement payments - what happens to your pension when a partner diesππΌ self-funded retirees - are there any other cards or benefits you can access?ππ½ what is the Financial Information Service and who can access itππΎ can I do a super recontribution strategy before claiming the age pensionππΏ pension & aged care fees ππ» carer payment vs carer allowance vs age pensionπ pension residency rulesππΌ what is considered gifting?ππ½ reverse mortgage vs home reversion scheme and the trap to be aware of Watch: Age Pension increase + other changes you need to know with Justin Bott from Services Australia - https://youtu.be/0kYGWUm93VESubscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youβd 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/π‘ Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightGlen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. 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 donβt 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.
Age Pension increase + other changes you need to know with Justin Bott from Services Australia
53:14||Season 4Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Buy Glen and Vince Scully's new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgEJustin Bott from Services Australia joins Glen James to unpack the changes that took effect on 20 September and what it means for your pension. They touch on: π 12 Months to Retire Right is now on sale and available for pre-order!ππΌ the new increased age pension ratesππ½ living and travelling overseas & the pensionππΎ the new income and assets limits ππΏ key dates to review your pension eligibility if you don't currently qualifyππ» new Commonwealth Seniors Health Card income limits π the new deeming rates and what deeming is ππΌ investment properties & the pensionππ½ the updated value of sharesLearn more at servicesaustralia.gov.auSubscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youβd 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/π‘ Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightGlen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. 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 donβt 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.
439 Property Q&A: how CGT will work, investment property after age 50, best time to sell + more
01:05:53||Season 4Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/ Buy Glen and Vince Scully's new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE In today's episode Glen is joined by John Pidgeon, buyer's advocate, host of This Is Property and author of Sort Your Property Out and Build Your Future for a property deep dive and Q&A. They touch on:π how capital gains tax will be calculated under the new changes pre and post July 2027ππΌ negative gearing isn't gone - this is how it will work moving forward!ππ½ turning a PPOR that was bought before the May budget into an investment propertyππΎ holding an investment property after 50 - what to considerππΏ when's the best time to sell a property?ππ» should I move into my investment property or sell it?π should I help my kids by purchasing and renting an investment property to them?ππΌ can you avoid CGT by turning an investment property into your PPOR for 1-2 years?ππΎ sell IP now in mid 50s and pay off the home or wait until no longer working for tax efficiency?Resources mentioned in the chat:Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/nCQD9RDebuw12 Months to Retire Right by Glen James and Vince Scully: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE Sort Your Property Out: And Build Your Future by Glen James and John Pidgeon: https://link.amazon/B045jKvnDThe Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James and Rachelle Kroon: https://link.amazon/B09oz5FalBook a clarity call with John here: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/clarity-call-with-john-pidgeon/Need help selling a property? Envisage Property Vendor's Advocate service: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/vendors-advocate-serviceSubscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf youβd 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/π‘ Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightGlen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. 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 donβt 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.