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Retire Right

Retire Right

Written by: Glen James
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Retire Right is an Australian Retirement podcast.


You only retire once, so retire right.


Brought to you by the podcast, 'money money money'.

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Glen James
Economics Personal Finance
Episodes
  • 423 Grey divorce: what separation can cost you in retirement
    Jun 3 2026

    Divorce and separation can be challenging at any stage of life, but the financial impact can be even greater when retirement is on the horizon. In this episode, Glen is joined by financial adviser and certified divorce coach Dominique Bergel-Grant to unpack the realities of "grey divorce" and what it means for your retirement plans. They touch on:


    👉 what is 'grey divorce'?

    👉🏼 what certification/study is needed to become a divorce coach

    👉🏾 what it looks like to engage Dominique if considering divorce

    👉🏿 helping clients navigate conversations with their partner

    👉🏻 the first step for engaging Dominique

    👉🏽 how can parents protect the family wealth in the event of their child's relationship breakdown?

    👉 what if my partner is part of a family trust?

    👉🏼 navigating different financial personalities in marriage

    👉🏾 navigating divorce & estate planning as a couple without kids

    👉🏿 Glen and Dominique's biggest advice for someone separating near retirement


    Learn more at https://www.navigateyourdivorce.com.au/


    Subscribe to Retire Right on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus


    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


    Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/


    🏡 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright


    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.

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    57 mins
  • 422 To RAD or not to RAD: navigating the new aged care rules
    May 27 2026

    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 crisis


    Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus


    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


    Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/


    🏡 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright


    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.

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    50 mins
  • 421 Catch-up contributions, term deposits in super, Centrelink income trap + more
    May 20 2026

    In this Q&A Glen James and financial adviser Nathan Fradley chat about:


    👉 catch up concessional contributions: how they work and the $500k super threshold

    👉🏼 can you withdraw from super to get under $500k and put it back in?

    👉🏽 term deposits inside super: are they safe?

    👉🏾 does the government's $250k bank guarantee apply inside super?

    👉🏿 how much to keep in super? $1M in super + $500k in shares at age 55

    👉🏻 reportable super contributions and the Centrelink income test

    👉🏽 how the ATI (adjusted taxable income) add-back impacts eligibility for Centrelink benefits

    👉 is it a red flag if an investment fund is closed to new investors?


    Subscribe to Retire Right on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetireRightAus


    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


    Sign up to the Retire Right newsletter here: https://email.retireright.com.au/


    🏡 Join the Retire Right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright


    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.

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    51 mins
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