Retire Right

Glen James
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Jun 5, 2024 • 35min

216 pay off mortgage vs top up super, long service leave, re-contribution strategies + more

In today's Q&A episode, Martin and KP from Financial Edge Group discuss:👉 what to consider with long service leave prior to retirement👉🏼 pay off mortgage or top up super?👉🏽 if I go back to work should I change my super from pension to accumulation phase?👉🏾 do I need to report money I receive from my super pension to the ATO?👉🏿 are super funds covered by the $250,000 government guarantee?👉 should I put the proceeds from the sale of an investment property into super?👉🏼 re-contribution strategiesIf you’d 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-help🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Martin McGrath & Financial Edge Group are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 29, 2024 • 53min

215 estate planning essentials

Today on the show we're unpacking the essentials of estate planning. Martin is joined by wills & estate planning lawyer, Fiona Wicks from Aubrey Brown Lawyers who explains:👉 what does estate planning cover?👉🏼 what assets are included in a will vs what is excluded👉🏽 how to distribute your superannuation after you pass away👉🏾 what are the responsibilities of an executor?👉🏿 what is an enduring power of attorney / enduring guardianship?👉🏻 what is a beneficiary?If you’d 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-help🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Martin McGrath & Financial Edge Group are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 22, 2024 • 15min

214 downsizing the family home

If you're over the age of 55 and selling your home, you might be eligible to make a superannuation downsizer contribution. In today's episode Martin and KP from Financial Edge Group explain the benefits of the downsizer contribution, how it works and who can make one. If you’d 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-help🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Martin McGrath & Financial Edge Group are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 15, 2024 • 29min

213 tax in retirement

Do you need to pay tax when you're retired? Martin and KP from Financial Edge Group discuss whether you need to pay tax on the age pension, the money you take out of super, investment income, financial gifts, a house sale + more. If you’d 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-help🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.Martin McGrath & Financial Edge Group are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 15, 2024 • 45min

2024 federal budget & what it means for you

In today's bonus episode Glen and Martin unpack what you need to know from last night's Federal Budget announcement. If you’d 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-help🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO interactive Pty Ltd trading as this is money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Martin McGrath & Financial Edge Group are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 12, 2024 • 1h 1min

212b how to avoid financial scams online

Financial scams are far too common in Australia and it's easy to fall victim to one. Today's guest, Tracy Hall had over $300,000 in life savings stolen by her partner, she had no idea he was a serial con-man. In today's episode Tracy shares some of the ways to spot a financial or romantic scam and how to protect yourself.To hear more of Tracy's story, listen to episode 719b on the this is money podcast.For more resources to protect yourself from scams, go to the Scamwatch website: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/📘 Grab Tracy's new book, The Last Victim 👇Booktopia: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/xkMqmOAmazon: https://amzn.to/3y3lPICIf you’d 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-help🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO interactive Pty Ltd trading as this is money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 8, 2024 • 38min

212 defined benefit pensions

In this episode KP and Martin from Financial Edge Group unpack what a defined benefit pension plan is and how it works.If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional.🏡 Join the retire right facebook groupTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.Martin McGrath & Financial Edge Group are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 5, 2024 • 49min

211b how to get cashback & how it works with Grow My Money

In today's episode we share how you can earn cashback to pay down your mortgage faster or boost your super by simply shopping at your everyday retailers. Glen chats with Pascale Helyar-Moray, founder of the cashback rewards program, Grow My Money. Glen and Pascale touch on:👉🏾 why Grow My Money was created👉🏻 how it works👉 some of the 1000+ retailers you can shop with to get money back 👉🏼 how safe and secure is your data and the program?👉🏽 how soon can you get your cash back?👉🏿 how to get startedTo learn more, visit the Grow My Money website: https://growmymoney.com.au/This is a sponsored episode.If you’d 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-help🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO interactive Pty Ltd trading as this is money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 1, 2024 • 30min

211 upcoming rule changes to super

In today's episode Martin and Jesse from Financial Edge Group explain the changes that are coming to superannuation, touching on:👉 the super guarantee👉🏼 what this means for concessional contributions caps👉🏽 salary sacrificing👉🏾 carry forward contribution caps👉🏿 and the Stage 3 tax cutsIf you’d 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-help🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.Martin McGrath & Financial Edge Group are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 43min

210 what are annuities and when are they useful in retirement planning?

In today's episode Martin and special guest James Spiridon from Challenger unpack the ins and outs of what annuities are, how they work, different types of annuities and why you might consider them as part of your retirement plan.If you’d 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-help🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightTo get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO interactive Pty Ltd trading as this is money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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