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432 Downsizer rules, super contributions, investing for teens & can AI do your retirement planning?

Season 4
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In this episode Glen is joined by return guest Gemma Dale, Head of Investor Behaviour and SMSF at nabtrade and host of the Your Wealth podcast. They discuss your questions touching on:


๐Ÿ‘‰ is there a program that can put together a financial plan?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ DIY vs paying for financial advice

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ how effective is AI for financial advice?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ when do you need to submit a notice of intent to claim form to your super fund?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ what is a downsizer contribution and how does it work?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป investing for an 18yo - choosing index funds, tax implications & paying off HECs


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Glen 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 donโ€™t 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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