Your 50s are an exciting time to start laying the groundwork for a great retirement. In today’s episode, Glen and Martin cover:

👉 stopping extra mortgage repayments

👉🏼 topping up concessional contributions

👉🏽 checking that your investments align with your preferences

👉🏾 reviewing insurance as needs change

👉🏿 building your retirement vision

👉🏻 seeing your GP and doing health checks

👉 considering your aging parents

Check out all episodes in this money by age series on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQW_VRWNC0jTfzNGxPpfuwdot5SE5GMlj&si=rHczkiFPbiZReCsz

Watch the episode 'when to cancel life insurance' here: https://youtu.be/6mGpbB3lcio

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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.

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Worried about whether your super is safe? In this episode, Glen and Vince Scully from Life Sherpa dive into the structures behind super funds and financial advice, from industry funds and wrap accounts to red flags and diversification. They answer Angela's question from the Facebook group and unpack what to look for (and what to avoid) when deciding where to put your retirement savings. They talk about:

👉🏽 how super fund structures actually work

👉🏾 why diversification matters more than returns

👉🏼 signs of a trustworthy adviser or fund

👉🏿 red flags to watch for (cold calls, SMSFs, big promises)

👉🏻 why the “cheapest” fund isn’t always the best

Check out the episode about wrap accounts here - Youtube | Apple Podcast | Spotify

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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.

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It’s the start of a new financial year and with that comes a bunch of changes that could impact your retirement planning. Glen and Martin unpack what’s changed from 1 July 2025 and what you need to watch out for before 30 June 2026. They cover:

👉🏽 super guarantee increase and how it affects your pay

👉🏾 transfer balance cap changes explained

👉🏼 new Medicare levy and HELP thresholds

👉🏿 why your 30 June super balance really matters

👉🏻 what to check before making super contributions or starting a pension

To see the slides for this episode watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/JQAYWR01vTU

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

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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.

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