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.

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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.

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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=dQHe3-9tjw52NyOO

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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 down

If you want to see the numbers in action, check out the episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/780-i0UgnqU

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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.

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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?

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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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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 adviser

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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.

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Today's Q&A is packed with great questions from the Retire Right community and Glen is joined by financial adviser Nathan Fradley to unpack them:

👉 what to do with a $500k property sale before retirement

👉🏼 can you claim a tax deduction on extra super contributions?

👉🏽 when should you start shifting your super to more defensive assets?

👉🏾 plus, estate planning, pension strategies & more

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Thinking about downsizing but confused by the options? Rachel Lane, Australia’s leading aged care expert, joins Glen to break down the differences between lifestyle villages and retirement villages. They cover on:

👉🏼 how contracts and fees differ

👉🏽 whether you own the home, the land, or neither

👉🏾 the real deal with exit fees and capital gains

👉🏿 what to check before signing the dotted line

👉 how to know if a village is the right fit for you

Downsizing Made Simple by Rachel Lane & Noel Whittaker: https://amzn.to/41iUPjc

Check out the exercises and resources mentioned at https://downsizingmadesimple.com.au/

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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.

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