In today's bonus episode Glen and Martin go deeper on your questions about planning a caravanning trip around Australia. They touch on:

👉 what to do with your home while travelling

👉🏼 strategic ways to use long service leave to fund your trip

👉🏽 budgeting for fuel and other costs

👉🏿 dealing with waste

👉🏾 managing the ‘holiday mindset’ on the road

👉🏻 and the challenge of balancing flexibility and booking parks in advance

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Ever dreamt of hitting the road and exploring Australia? In today's episode, Glen chats with Retire Right cohost, Martin McGrath who shares how he and his family turned that dream into reality... twice! Plus, we play an audio clip from listener of the show Colin who shares his caravanning experience! Martin shares his top tips, lessons learned, and what it really costs to caravan across the country, including:

👉🏾 the planning process: from gear to finances

👉🏻 budgeting for the big trip (and cutting costs)

👉 how they handled work, school, and life on the road

👉🏽 unexpected challenges (and funny moments!)

👉🏿 the gear you actually need vs. what you don’t

👉🏻 insider tips for choosing the right caravan setup

👉🏽 favourite stops and hidden gems along the journey

👉 managing kids and keeping them entertained

Listen out for the bonus Q&A tomorrow!

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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.

Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.

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In this episode, Glen and John Pidgeon, cohost of this is property, unpack smart strategies for managing property as you approach retirement. They cover:

👉 how downsizing can free up cash

👉🏼 the growing trend of sidesizing

👉🏽 renovating with resale in mind

👉🏾 balancing lifestyle and property goals

👉🏿 tips for leveraging investment properties

👉🏻 and why planning ahead is key for a smooth transition

Check out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future at sortyourpropertyout.com

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In today's episode, financial advisers Martin McGrath and Wayne Terry tackle retirement planning strategies and considerations for singles and widows, focusing on how to make the most of your assets. They also dive into a scenario of retiring with a $2M portfolio - unpacking whether to set up a pension, live off a managed fund, or rely on cash income.

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To kick off the new year financial advisers, Martin McGrath and Wayne Terry answer your questions about:

👉 funding your pre-super years if retiring before 60

👉🏽 best way to structure joint investment property ownership

👉🏾 CGT strategies for moving shares into super

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Retirement comes with its fair share of uncertainties, but understanding the risks can help you retire confidently. In this episode, Glen chats with Ben Marshan—former financial adviser and head of policy at the Financial Planning Association (FPA)—to unpack some of the biggest risks retirees face and how to tackle them. With years of experience helping clients and advisers navigate retirement, Ben shares valuable insights on how to approach this crucial life stage. They touch on:

👉 longevity risk

👉🏼 sequencing risk

👉🏽 inflation risk

👉🏾 market risk/diversification

👉🏿 interest rate risk

👉🏻 health care costs

👉 liquidity risk

👉🏼 behavioural risk

👉🏽 purpose and social risk

Learn more about Impaktful here: https://www.impaktful.com.au

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In one of our final community Q&As for the year, Glen and Martin chat about:

👉 why you may or may not need a financial adviser

👉🏼 tax implications for inheriting shares and holding vs selling

👉🏽 and using testamentary trusts in estate planning

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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.

Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.

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In today's episode Glen and financial adviser Martin McGrath answer your questions about:

👉 the transfer balance cap

👉🏼 investment and education bonds for kids

👉🏽 is super really as safe as everyone thinks?

👉🏾 investing in ETFs inside vs outside of super

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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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.