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430 Mortgage Q&A: getting a loan after age 50, refinancing, helping your kids buy + more
In this episode Genevieve Lyons and Joe Carroll from Sphere Home Loans join Glen to answer your questions about:
๐ is it harder to refinance a smaller loan?
๐๐ผ how to help my daughter who is a single mum to buy a home
๐๐ฝ banks won't lend to me because I'm retired
๐๐พ getting loans after ago 50
๐๐ฟ getting a loan for a downsizer instead of using bridging
๐๐ป helping children in their 20s to buy their first home
๐ what is a parental guarantee and how does it work?
๐๐ผ how often should I review my mortgage rate?
๐๐ฝ structuring my IP loan
๐๐พ low doc loans
๐๐ฟ Joe & Genevieve discuss the current lending landscape
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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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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: ๐ retiring at 63 with a younger spouse still working: should we live off our cash or top up super? ๐๐ผ valuation risk in super: what to know about private credit, private equity and unlisted assets ๐๐ฝ why would a private credit fund get frozen? ๐๐พ would you keep a small home loan as protection against scammers? ๐๐ฟ exiting a large property portfolio at retirement ๐๐ป 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 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/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 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.
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:๐ Mick's circumstances๐๐ผ is avoiding the Age Pension the right goal?๐๐ฝ Glen's advice for people doing life solo๐๐พ how can Mick achieve his retirement goal?๐๐ฟ a rough snapshot of Mick's situation at 60 if nothing changes๐๐ป what to do with the home in retirement๐ what Mick could consider between now and 60๐๐ผ 5 options to boost income in retirement using your homeSubscribe 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/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 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.
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: ๐๐ผ the 12 chapters in the book๐๐ฝ the retirement myth Vince says he sees the damage of every single day๐๐พ what super actually is, and why it's worth understanding at any age ๐๐ฟ how to get the right advice, from the right place, at the right time๐๐ป mortgage, super, or invest?๐ what to know before you trust an online retirement calculator๐๐ผ why property is great for building wealth but gets clunky in retirementSubscribe 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/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 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.
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:๐ the sweet spot concept explained and challenged๐๐ผ case study one - a couple who upgrades their home๐๐ฝ case study one - a couple who downsizes their home๐๐พ the case for a lifetime annuity๐๐ฟ 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 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/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 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.
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: ๐ concessional vs non concessional contribution limits explained๐๐ผ can you make a downsizer contribution if your balance is over $500k?๐๐ฝ should we sell the investment property or keep it as supplementary income?๐๐พ do you need a bucket strategy? how does it work, flaws and when would you set one up?๐๐ฟ can you change super funds after age 75?๐๐ป can you move personal assets like shares and managed funds into super?๐ does money sitting in pension phase dwindle from fees or tax?๐๐ผ should I move money from accumulation into my TTR or pension phase?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/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 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.
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:๐ do I need to disclose what I spend TTR money on? ๐๐ผ setting up a transition to retirement strategy๐๐ฝ will my kids have to pay tax when they receive my super and how is this calculated?๐๐พ strategies to reduce tax for super beneficiaries๐๐ฟ is Scott's retirement strategy sound?๐๐ป what to do with my house and savings when I travel extensively in retirement ๐ I won't spend the minimum pension drawdown, should I keep my super in accumulation?๐๐ผ what this 83yo did wrong when they wrapped up their SMSFSubscribe 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/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 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.
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: ๐ bereavement payments - what happens to your pension when a partner dies๐๐ผ self-funded retirees - are there any other cards or benefits you can access?๐๐ฝ what is the Financial Information Service and who can access it๐๐พ can I do a super recontribution strategy before claiming the age pension๐๐ฟ pension & aged care fees ๐๐ป carer payment vs carer allowance vs age pension๐ pension residency rules๐๐ผ what is considered gifting?๐๐ฝ 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 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/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 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.
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: ๐ 12 Months to Retire Right is now on sale and available for pre-order!๐๐ผ the new increased age pension rates๐๐ฝ living and travelling overseas & the pension๐๐พ the new income and assets limits ๐๐ฟ key dates to review your pension eligibility if you don't currently qualify๐๐ป new Commonwealth Seniors Health Card income limits ๐ the new deeming rates and what deeming is ๐๐ผ investment properties & the pension๐๐ฝ the updated value of sharesLearn more at servicesaustralia.gov.auSubscribe 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/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 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.
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:๐ how capital gains tax will be calculated under the new changes pre and post July 2027๐๐ผ negative gearing isn't gone - this is how it will work moving forward!๐๐ฝ turning a PPOR that was bought before the May budget into an investment property๐๐พ holding an investment property after 50 - what to consider๐๐ฟ when's the best time to sell a property?๐๐ป should I move into my investment property or sell it?๐ should I help my kids by purchasing and renting an investment property to them?๐๐ผ can you avoid CGT by turning an investment property into your PPOR for 1-2 years?๐๐พ 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 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/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 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.