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Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Get our new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgEIn this Q&A, Glen and Martin discuss: 👉 concessional vs non concessional contribution limits explained👉🏼 can you make a downsizer contribution if your balance is over $500k?👉🏽 should we sell the investment property or keep it as supplementary income?👉🏾 do you need a bucket strategy? how does it work, flaws and when would you set one up?👉🏿 can you change super funds after age 75?👉🏻 can you move personal assets like shares and managed funds into super?👉 does money sitting in pension phase dwindle from fees or tax?👉🏼 should I move money from accumulation into my TTR or pension phase?Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf 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/retirerightGlen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/Buy Glen and Vince Scully's new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgEJustin Bott returns to the show for another Centrelink Q&A, and as a Community Information Officer at Services Australia, he's the perfect person to answer your burning questions. In this episode, Glen and Justin touch on: 👉 bereavement payments - what happens to your pension when a partner dies👉🏼 self-funded retirees - are there any other cards or benefits you can access?👉🏽 what is the Financial Information Service and who can access it👉🏾 can I do a super recontribution strategy before claiming the age pension👉🏿 pension & aged care fees 👉🏻 carer payment vs carer allowance vs age pension👉 pension residency rules👉🏼 what is considered gifting?👉🏽 reverse mortgage vs home reversion scheme and the trap to be aware of Watch: Age Pension increase + other changes you need to know with Justin Bott from Services Australia - https://youtu.be/0kYGWUm93VESubscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf 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/retirerightGlen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retire Right is brought to you by Tallowwood Wealth Advice. Specialist retirement financial advisers. You can book a complimentary appointment wherever you are in Australia by visiting https://www.tallowwoodwealth.com.au/ Buy Glen and Vince Scully's new book, 12 Months to Retire Right: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE In today's episode Glen is joined by John Pidgeon, buyer's advocate, host of This Is Property and author of Sort Your Property Out and Build Your Future for a property deep dive and Q&A. They touch on:👉 how capital gains tax will be calculated under the new changes pre and post July 2027👉🏼 negative gearing isn't gone - this is how it will work moving forward!👉🏽 turning a PPOR that was bought before the May budget into an investment property👉🏾 holding an investment property after 50 - what to consider👉🏿 when's the best time to sell a property?👉🏻 should I move into my investment property or sell it?👉 should I help my kids by purchasing and renting an investment property to them?👉🏼 can you avoid CGT by turning an investment property into your PPOR for 1-2 years?👉🏾 sell IP now in mid 50s and pay off the home or wait until no longer working for tax efficiency?Resources mentioned in the chat:Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/nCQD9RDebuw12 Months to Retire Right by Glen James and Vince Scully: https://link.amazon/B07u9ZQgE Sort Your Property Out: And Build Your Future by Glen James and John Pidgeon: https://link.amazon/B045jKvnDThe Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James and Rachelle Kroon: https://link.amazon/B09oz5FalBook a clarity call with John here: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/clarity-call-with-john-pidgeon/Need help selling a property? Envisage Property Vendor's Advocate service: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/vendors-advocate-serviceSubscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf 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/retirerightGlen James has a financial interest in Tallowwood Wealth Advice. This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Glen sits down with independent financial adviser, Andrew Saikal-Skea to answer your questions about money & retirement and the military. They talk about:👉🏻 the compulsory retirement age👉 defined benefit schemes & how they differ from super👉🏼 the MSBS (Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme)👉🏽 the DFRDB (Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme)👉🏾 ADF cover & super👉🏿 retirement planning if you continue working after 60👉🏻 common MSBS money mistakes👉🏾 the $1000 financial advice allowance👉🏽 tax on MSBS👉 reversionary pensions👉🏼 how does a defined benefit scheme affect your transfer balance cap👉🏿 how does it work if you receive 2 defined benefit pensions👉🏻 structuring your defined benefit pension with a civilian super pension👉 a question about meeting the super condition of releaseAndrew's website: https://www.saikal-skea.com.au/Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf 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/retirerightThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was recorded on 18 June 2026. Glen is joined in the studio by Gemma Dale, Investor Behaviour and Markets Specialist at nabtrade and host of the Your Wealth podcast to cover:👉🏿 the SpaceX IPO👉🏻 a review of the ASX 200 and S&P 500👉 a sector-by-sector breakdown of what's actually been happening under the hoodLearn to invest with Glen's award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf 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/retirerightThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living overseas or thinking about it? In this episode Glen is joined by Brett Evans, financial adviser & managing director at Atlas Wealth to answer all your money questions. Brett also shares about what life has been like for him and his family during the Middle East conflict. They cover:👉🏼 paying HELP debt on overseas income👉🏽 repatriating after many years overseas (US citizens vs non-US)👉🏾 managing tax obligations whilst overseas👉🏿 managing super and international pensions👉🏻 investing, contributing to super & holding life insurance as an expat👉 setting up a new super account and TFN whilst abroad👉🏼 retiring in another country and tax on account-based pensions👉🏽 choosing which country to be a tax resident of👉🏾 visa and money requirements for different countries👉🏿 managing currency risk when moving retirement money between countriesBrett's book, The Expat's Handbook is available here: https://amzn.to/4uOKlWtSubscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf 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/retirerightThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since November 1, Australia's aged care system had a major overhaul. Glen sits down with Nathan Fradley from Fradley Advice to cut through the acronyms and break down what families with aging parents actually need to know. They cover:👉 why aged care doesn't start with a nursing home and the first step families should take👉🏼 what does RAD actually mean?👉🏽 the new November 1 rules👉🏾 other aged care fees explained👉🏿 what if only one parent needs to enter care?👉🏻 the importance of sorting your power of attorney before there's a crisisSubscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAusIf 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/retirerightThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for listening to our 2026 Federal Budget show! You can watch it on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus. All filmed on Wednesday 13 May 20262.38 - Jim Chalmers - Treasurer13.40 - Glen James and Vince Scully budget breakdown47.23 - Allegra Spender (Ind.)53.25 - Larissa Waters (Australian Greens Leader)1 hr 4mins - Jane Hume (Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Lib.))1hr 12 mins - Phil Coorey (Australian Financial Review)1hr 24 mins - Patricia Karvelas (ABC Afternoon Briefing & Party Room / Politics Now podcasts)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/retirerightThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.