Episodes

  • 231 when to cancel life insurance, balanced vs. high growth super options, bring forward contributions + more
    Sep 18 2024

    In today's episode Glen and financial adviser Martin McGrath discuss your questions around:


    👉 what to do with your life insurance as you age

    👉🏼 balanced vs high growth asset allocation in super

    👉🏽 non concessional contribution limits for super

    👉🏾 is my super growing appropriately or am I being too conservative?


    Read Glen's article on private health insurance here: https://bit.ly/4dx7K5M


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    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.


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    48 mins
  • 230 superannuation income & medicare levy, switching investments close to retirement, the best industry fund, sale of a property + more
    Sep 11 2024

    'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv


    In today's Q&A, Glen and Martin answer questions from the community, touching on:


    👉🏼 is the income you get from Super taken into consideration for the medicare levy?

    👉🏽 comparing super fund performance

    👉🏾 what's the best industry super fund for returns and insurance?

    👉🏿 making non concessional super contributions


    Glen's book, Sort Your Money Out & Get Invested: https://amzn.to/3z6aW9X


    Learn more about Skye Wealth here: https://www.skye.com.au/


    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/retireright


    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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    42 mins
  • 229 wwgd: Jen's financial health check as she approaches retirement
    Sep 4 2024

    Jen is approaching retirement as a single mum of 2 adopted kids and is worried about her financial position. Her biggest concern is not being able support herself and her kids after she stops working so in this 'what would Glen do' episode, Glen runs Jen through a financial health check and shares some of his thoughts on her situation.


    'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv


    Sort Your Money Out and Get Invested by Glen James: https://amzn.to/3XmSuDt


    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/retireright


    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.


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    49 mins
  • 228 centrelink for different spouse ages, tax on inheritance of shares & property, managing retirement income + more
    Aug 28 2024

    In today's episode Glen and Martin answer some questions from the Retire Right community. They touch on:


    👉 super and the age pension for couples with an age gap

    👉🏼 capital gains tax & inheriting shares or property

    👉🏾 budgeting in retirement


    'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv


    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/retireright


    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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    41 mins
  • 227 economic update with Gemma Dale (inflation, investing, interest rates)
    Aug 21 2024

    In today's episode Glen and special guest Gemma Dale, the Director of SMSF and Investor Behaviour at nabtrade discuss the current state of the economy and what it means for Australian retirees and younger generations.


    'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' by Glen James & Nick Bradley is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv


    You can listen to Gemma's podcast, Your Wealth wherever you're listening to this podcast.


    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/retireright


    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.


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    53 mins
  • 226 the cost of financial advice, mindset & psychology + retirement planning
    Aug 14 2024

    Glen and Vince Scully chat about the cost of getting financial advice, some common myths and the value of seeking advice in your retirement planning.


    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/retireright


    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 money money money & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.


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    59 mins
  • 225 when a spouse passes away in retirement
    Aug 7 2024

    When a partner passes away, it can feel overwhelming to handle their affairs during such a difficult and emotional time. Financial advisers Martin & Anthony from Financial Edge Group unpack where to start with the key lifestyle and financial practicalities that need addressing as well as some considerations around super, tax and the age pension. They touch on:


    👉🏼 which tasks to tackle first and which can be navigated over time

    👉 relevant parties to notify

    👉🏼 some of the costs you may need to pay for

    👉🏽 implications to superannuation

    👉🏾 implications to receiving the age pension

    👉🏿 tax

    👉🏻 reassessing your living situation & cashflow

    👉 updating or planning your own will & estate


    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/retireright


    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.


    Martin McGrath & Financial Edge Group are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.


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    36 mins
  • 224 transition to retirement pension
    Jul 31 2024

    In today's chat financial advisers Martin & Wayne from Financial Edge Group unpack the transition to retirement (TTR) pension, touching on:


    👉 what it is and how they work

    👉🏼 eligibility

    👉🏽 impact on tax

    👉🏾 practical case studies

    👉🏿 and 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/retireright


    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.


    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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    33 mins