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433 Couples age gap & Age Pension, inheriting a home, the retirement sweet spot + more
Retire 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/Β
In today's episode Glen and financial adviser Nathan Fradley talk about:
π Wendy's questions around an older spouse applying for the age pension:
- how will Centrelink assess my income when my husband applies?
- if he doesn't qualify, what seniors health cards are available?
- should I consider reducing my work hours before he applies?
- if he uses his super to pay off the mortgage, how will his assets be assessed?
- is a car on novated lease assessed by Centrelink?
ππΌ Ignatius - I'm inheriting my parent's home. Can I make it my PPOR to pay no tax when I sell?
ππ½ Richard - my defined benefit must be cashed out upon retirement. Should I roll the money into my retail super or use the cash to invest?
ππΎ Col - how can I calculate the retirement sweet spot in 10 years time?
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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 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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441 Transition to retirement, death tax, recontribution strategy, sell house to travel + more
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440 Centrelink Q&A: bereavement, gifting, super recontribution, carer payment + more
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439 Property Q&A: how CGT will work, investment property after age 50, best time to sell + more
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438 Money in your 70s: optimising and protecting
01:06:24||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/Β Buy Glen and Vince Scully's new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgERetirement planning doesnβt just happen once, itβs an ongoing process that changes as you move through your 50s, 60s and 70s. In this episode, Glen and financial adviser Martin McGrath discuss why your 70s are the decade to optimise and protect your wealth. They cover:π reviewing your Government entitlements regularlyππΌ key things to reviewππ½ reviewing pension draw down each yearππΎ the minimum pension payment by ageππΏ simplifying your affairsππ» recontribution and final contribution strategiesπ the Downsizer contribution explainedππΌ planning age cared needs earlyππ½ reviewing your estate planππΎ spending with confidenceππΏ leaving a legacy and helping adult kidsππ» action stepsMoney in your 60s: Apple | SpotifyMoney in your 50s: Apple | SpotifyAged Care planning case study: Apple | Spotify | YoutubeDownload the episode slides here: https://www.retireright.com.au/decadesSubscribe 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.
437 WWGD: 50, widowed & what to do with a large life insurance payout
01:02:50||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/Β In this episode of 'What Would Glen Do', Glen chats with Louise, a 50 year old education assistant in Perth who needs help deciding what to do with the $1.4M sitting in her savings account two years on from losing her husband to a terminal illness. Louise wants to know: What should I do with it? Do I have permission to spend it? And do I need income protection? 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.
436 Money in your 60s: the decision decade
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435 Aged care planning: the $585k decision nobody was ready for (a real case study)
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