

Retire Right
Glen James
Retire Right is an Australian Retirement podcast.You only retire once, so retire right.Brought to you by the podcast, 'money money money'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 3, 2025 โข 60min
348 Centrelink traps to avoid in retirement (Q&A with Justin Bott from Services Australia)
Justin Bott from Services Australia returns to the show to answer your Centrelink questions:๐๐พ can you setup work reporting online?๐๐ฟ how does Centrelink assess real estate bigger than 2 hectare๐๐ป closing a business and applying for the age pension ๐ the assets test: how to price assets like jewellery and artwork๐๐ผ paying off the mortgage vs keeping funds in account based pension๐๐ฝ inherited money from mum who wants $50k shared between grandkids. How does this impact Centrelink gifting rules?๐๐พ downsizing & the 2-year exemption for home sale proceeds๐๐ฟ job seeker rules & access to super if you're forced out of work before 67๐๐ป eligibility for rent assistance when moving into a retirement village๐ inheriting an 800k home, will I lose the pension?๐๐ผ the nominee arrangement๐๐ฝ are super returns considered income or assets?๐๐ฟ own an IP which still has a mortgage on it, how is the value assessed?Watch Retire Right on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQW_VRWNC0jR1KQDXi5pcXwREjc0pde9L&si=zIMg1Vow9SOhug_ZIf 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/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 Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2025 โข 55min
347b dying well: planning, caregiving & facing death with dignity
Casey Beros is a health journalist and author of Next of Kin: What to Expect When You're Expecting to Care for Someone You Love. In this chat Casey sits down with Glen and shares her personal story caring for her dad through terminal illness, the emotional and practical realities families face and how early conversations can protect your loved ones during one of lifeโs hardest chapters.๐ what makes for a "good death"?๐๐ผ why Casey wrote Next of Kin๐๐ฝ her experience becoming the primary caregiver for her dad๐๐พ why caregiving is often uneven๐๐ฟ Casey's dad's diagnosis + the journey after it๐๐ป how to talk about death, wishes & responsibilities with family๐ the unexpected richness in the final years๐๐ผ keepsake ideas๐๐ฝ the role of a death doula๐๐ฟ voluntary assisted dying options and processCheck out Next of Kin: https://amzn.to/4i84DVzConnect with Casey: https://www.instagram.com/caseyberos/Website: https://www.caseyberos.com/Watch Retire Right on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQW_VRWNC0jR1KQDXi5pcXwREjc0pde9L&si=zIMg1Vow9SOhug_ZIf 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/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 Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 2025 โข 57min
347 age pension updates, deeming rises, concession cards & the work bonus explained
Due to popular demand, Justin Bott from Services Australia returns to the show to chat with Glen about the major Centrelink changes, a 101 on concession cards + the work bonus. They talk about:๐ indexation changes to pensions - what increased๐๐ผ how the assets test and income test actually work๐๐ฝ what is deeming ๐๐พ the new deeming rates๐๐ฟ benefits of deeming๐๐ป Commonwealth Seniors Health Card - whoโs eligible + the benefits ๐ Medicare safety net tips๐๐ผ applying for a commonwealth seniors health card๐๐พ Seniors Card & Pensioner Concession card eligibility + benefits๐๐ฟ Low Income Health Care card eligibility + benefits๐๐ป the work bonus explained๐ work bonus case study exampleWatch Retire Right on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQW_VRWNC0jR1KQDXi5pcXwREjc0pde9L&si=zIMg1Vow9SOhug_ZIf 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/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 Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 2025 โข 42min
346 retiring with multiple properties (a real retirement case study)
Glen and Martin break down a real case study of a couple in their mid-50s with eight investment properties, $3M in debt and tight month-to-month cashflow. They unpack how selling strategically, using super effectively and reducing debt can turn a high-complexity portfolio into a clear plan toward retiring earlier with less stress and more income.๐ the couple's situation๐๐ผ some considerations๐๐ฝ Martin's advice strategies๐๐พ tangible outcomes from the advice๐๐ฟ cost of the adviceWatch Retire Right on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQW_VRWNC0jR1KQDXi5pcXwREjc0pde9L&si=zIMg1Vow9SOhug_ZWatch this is property on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisispropertyIf 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/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 Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 2025 โข 56min
345 retiring when you own a business: selling, tax, super and income strategy (a real case study)
In todayโs episode, Glen and Martin unpack a real case study of a couple who recently sold their business, were ready to retire and sought financial advice. They had wealth tied up inside their company, money in super and some big decisions to make about how to create a reliable retirement income. They cover:๐๐พ background of the couple and the business they sold๐๐ฟ why business sale proceeds often remain inside the company๐๐ป reviewing structure: company vs trust ownership๐ the strategies implemented๐๐ผ setting up account-based pensions to create tax-free income๐๐ฝ balancing investment risk inside super vs inside the company๐๐พ setting up a wrap account and drawing dividends from the company๐๐ฟ planning concessional super contributions๐๐ป two ways to take money out from your company๐ planning non-concessional super contributions๐๐ผ coordinating advice between accountant + financial adviser๐๐ฝ long-term strategy: running down company funds over time๐๐ฟ the advice outcomes๐๐พ why you may not want to close the company immediately๐๐ป Martin's cost for the advice (once-off and ongoing breakdown)Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQW_VRWNC0jR1KQDXi5pcXwREjc0pde9L&si=zIMg1Vow9SOhug_ZIf 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/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 Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 2025 โข 49min
344 we donโt need a financial adviser! (a real retirement case study)
Glen and Martin break down a real retirement case study that started with a familiar line: โwe donโt need an adviser, our affairs are simple!โ. Upon changing their minds, the couple discovered thousands in tax savings, better investment structures and a bigger age pension.๐ why some people think they donโt need financial advice๐๐ผ Charlie & Dianeโs situation: 66 and 64, planning retirement soon๐๐ฝ the advice strategies implemented๐๐พ the advice outcomes ($8.5k net tax savings + $20k extra age pension)๐๐ฟ projections of their assets & income over time๐๐ป how much the advice cost and why it paid for itselfWatch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/wXvu0-k6_qAIf 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/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 Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 2025 โข 41min
343 retirement was never the goal, what Warren Buffet told him & navigating change (former CEO of 7-Eleven & Blockbuster)
Former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes joins Glen live from SXSW to share stories from leading two of the worldโs most recognisable companies, the lessons that came from collapse, and his โthree Cโsโ for success - change, confidence and clarity.๐๐พ what retirement means to Jim & why he thinks itโs outdated๐๐ฟ the idea of education is freedom and learning as compounding interest๐๐ป leaving 7-Eleven, identity crisis & going to art school in Florence๐ why he took on the CEO role at Blockbuster๐๐ผ myths about Blockbuster vs Netflix and what really caused the collapse๐๐ฝ Buffettโs advice that helped Jim re-frame failure as part of the game๐๐พ the meta skills (three Cโs) that have fuelled Jim's success๐๐ฟ how fear limits potential and how to re-train your brain to embrace risk๐๐ป Jim shares his thoughts on writing Education Is FreedomSorry for the sound quality after 36 minutes, the audio interface crashed :(Grab Jimโs book, Education Is Freedom: https://amzn.to/3JkwTafConnect with Jim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkeyesauthor/If 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/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 Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 2025 โข 44min
342 moving investments to cash, Glenโs guest has โno ideaโ, gifting equity to children + more
In today's episode Glen and Vince Scully from Life Sherpa discuss some hot topics that have been sparking chatter in the Retire Right Facebook group:๐ gifting equity to your children to purchase a property๐๐ผ shifting investments to 100% cash๐๐ฝ "Glen's guest is talking rubbish!"๐๐พ can I open a second account-based pension?๐ก Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retirerightIf 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/To 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 Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 2025 โข 29min
341 changes coming to the $3m super tax + big super fund wait times (Glen and Vince live from Sydney SXSW)
In todayโs episode, Glen is joined by Vince Scully from LifeSherpa to unpack the latest shake up to the $3 million super tax proposal. They explain whatโs changed and what it means for high and low-income Australians alike.๐๐ฝ whatโs actually changed in the $3m super tax๐ why taxing unrealised gains was dropped๐๐ฟ the LISTO increase and who benefits๐๐ฝ why super fund wait times vary so much๐๐ผ what to look for in a good super fund๐๐พ intra-fund advice explainedIf 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/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 Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 2025 โข 35min
340 money habits, marriage & making retirement work (with Joe Saul-Sehy live from Fincon)
Glen sits down with Joe Saul-Sehy from Stacking Benjamins live at FinCon in Portland, Oregon. They chat about the money lessons Joe learned the hard way, how to have better money conversations with your partner and more, touching on:๐๐พ you canโt out-earn bad money habits๐๐ฟ who you surround yourself with shapes your success๐๐ป what makes a successful investor๐ Joe's investing strategy๐๐ผ mindset around spending in retirement๐๐ฝ Joe & his wife Cheryl's money meeting habit๐๐พ important estate planning conversations to have with your partner๐๐ป doing nothing is sometimes the best investing move๐ Joe's advice for people who feel behind with their financesCheck out Stacking Benjamins ๐Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-stacking-benjamins-show/id650045209Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/05GoIBt7Ka4nobVWOBsqlD?si=ffbddfea7430436fIf 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/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 Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


