

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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May 14, 2025 • 41min
319 resigning at 60 to access super early + nerd out on super components (preservation, taxable, non-taxable, ESPs)
In today's episode Glen and Martin answer a listener question about quitting a casual job at age 60 and what that means for accessing super. Plus, they dive deep into the behind-the-scenes super components that can affect tax, estate planning and insurance. They touch on:👉🏻 when quitting a job at 60 lets you access super👉 the difference between preservation age and conditions of release👉🏼 how “taxable” vs “non-taxable” super components actually work👉🏽 why eligible service dates (ESDs) matter for tax and TPD👉🏾 the risks of rolling over super without understanding the rulesIf 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-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/🏡 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.

May 7, 2025 • 36min
318 rethinking retirement: structure, purpose and smart money moves
Retirement isn't a full stop anymore, it's a new rhythm. In this episode, Glen sits down with Kat McPhee from Aware Super to unpack how Aussies are redefining retirement, why so many feel anxious about money, and how to plan for a future that's flexible, confident and uniquely yours. They discuss:👉🏾 why retirement anxiety is on the rise👉🏿 finding structure and purpose after full-time work👉🏻 how to 'un-retire' or ease into part-time👉 key watchouts when drawing from super👉🏼 tools to help you feel more retirement-ready👉🏽 why a binding super nomination really matters👉🏾 how advice can protect you from costly mistakesThis is a sponsored episode.If you’d like to explore your options further, check out Aware Super’s My Retirement Planner, Super Resources, and Retirement Guide at aware.com.au.The report mentioned in the episode can be found here: https://aware.com.au/member/about-us/newsroom/march-2025/state-of-retirement-reportConsider if this is right for you and the PDS at aware.com.au Advice provided by Aware Financial Services Australia Limited, wholly owned by Aware Super. Members can get advice about their Aware Super accounts at no extra cost, or advice on their broader needs for a fee. Retirement income and investment earnings are not guaranteed. Payments will cease once the account balance is depleted. 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. Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd ABN 11 118 202 672, AFSL 293340, the trustee of Aware Super ABN 53 226 460 365. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.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-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/🏡 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 2025 • 49min
317 is there a death tax, recontribution strategy pitfalls & downsizer contributions
In today’s episode, Glen and financial adviser Martin McGrath tackle your retirement questions, including:👉🏼 is there a death tax in Australia?👉🏽 how can I use recontribution strategies to minimise tax?👉🏾 help! my downsizer contribution wasn't approved!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-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/🏡 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.

Apr 23, 2025 • 41min
316 income streams & annuities in retirement
In today’s episode Glen James and financial adviser Martin McGrath discuss key points from a Grattan Institute report which details a simpler super system that would allow retirees to stress less, spend more, and enjoy their retirement years. Glen and Martin also explain what annuities are and how they can be used in your retirement strategy. For more on annuities check out the episode below. Read the Simpler Super report here: https://grattan.edu.au/report/simpler-super/🎧 Listen to the annuity deep dive episode here: Apple Podcast | SpotifyIf 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-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/🏡 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.

Apr 16, 2025 • 45min
315 what to do right now, upfront & ongoing advice fees + financial advice for a 90 year old
In today's episode Glen and financial adviser Martin McGrath chat about what to do with your money during this uncertain economic climate, how much financial advice costs and why it could save you from making huge money mistakes in retirement. They also discuss one listener's question about her 90yo grandad. 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-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/🏡 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.

Apr 6, 2025 • 1h 4min
314 what to do when markets suddenly fall & you want to retire soon
Stop! Don't panic! I ask you to pause and step back and not do anything out of fear when it comes to investing and your superannuation.Episode on YouTube with presentation: https://youtu.be/xHNAhZrtBNE?si=dQHe3-9tjw52NyOOPerth Live Show tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/m3-live-in-perth-tickets-1295263831989John's Property Masterclass in Perth: https://events.humanitix.com/perth-property-workshop-25The Quick-Start Guide to Investing (book): https://amzn.to/4iQ9qua=============================We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.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 & 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.

Apr 2, 2025 • 37min
313 how long will your retirement savings actually last?
How much super do you need for a comfortable retirement? Glen and financial adviser Nathan Fradley break it down with real life numbers, covering:👉 how much the age pension pays & who qualifies👉🏼 the impact of homeownership on retirement savings👉🏽 super balances - will $500k, $1M, or $1.5M last?👉🏾 why spending in retirement feels different (and how to plan for it)👉🏿 how Centrelink payments change as your super runs downIf you want to see the numbers in action, check out the episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/780-i0UgnqUIf 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-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/🏡 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 3min
2025-2026 Federal Budget chat (with economist Mike Read) + BTS of the lockup
Michael Read is the Financial Review's economics correspondent, reporting from the federal press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously an economist at the Reserve Bank of Australia and at UBS.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-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/🏡 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 2025 • 51min
312 mortgage broker Q&A (cut-off age for a loan, parental guarantees, bridging finance + more)
Got mortgage questions in retirement? Mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans joins Glen in this episode to unpack your questions. The touch on:👉 what’s the cut-off age for a new loan?👉🏼 can you refinance in retirement?👉🏾 how parental guarantees work if you're retired👉🏻 bridging finance - is it still a thing and is it worth it?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-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/🏡 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 2025 • 51min
311 deep dive: aged care & changes from 1 July
Big changes are coming to aged care from 1 July, and we've got aged care expert Rachel Lane back to break it all down. Glen and Rachel dive into what’s changing, how it affects costs and care, and what you need to know if you or a loved one might need aged care in the next few years. They touch on:👉 major reforms coming to aged care in July👉🏼 why aged care is getting more expensive👉🏽 understanding home care vs residential care👉🏾 how Government support is changing👉🏿 the financial mistakes to avoid when moving into care👉🏻 why you shouldn’t rush to sell the family home👉 what to look for in a specialist aged care financial adviserIf 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-helpSign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/🏡 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


