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Retire Right

Retire Right

By: Glen James
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Retire Right is an Australian Retirement podcast.


You only retire once, so retire right.


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Glen James
Economics Personal Finance
Episodes
  • 412 Annuities explained: how they work, Centrelink boosts & retirement income
    Mar 18 2026

    In this episode Glen is joined by financial adviser Nathan Fradley to discuss what an annuity is and how it works. They cover:


    👉🏼 what are annuities and why are they incentivised

    👉🏽 how they work

    👉🏾 Centrelink concessions

    👉🏿 a practical example case study

    👉🏻 will I be better off by using an annuity?

    👉 does the payment increase?

    👉🏼 who do they help

    👉🏽 downsides to consider


    📘 The Quick-Start Guide to Investing by Glen James and Nick Bradley: https://www.investingbook.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


    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.

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

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    41 mins
  • 411 Smart or risky? Is this Uber driver's retirement plan genius or a disaster?
    Mar 11 2026

    Nathan's Uber driver has his retirement plan sorted! Is it a good one or does it have some holes? Glen and Nathan chat about this case study.


    👉 the Uber driver's current situation

    👉🏼 his retirement plan

    👉🏽 questions that need clarifying

    👉🏾 Nathan’s thoughts

    👉🏿 projected financial situation & considerations at age 67

    👉🏻 using an equity release or reverse mortgage

    👉 what would Nathan's advice be


    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


    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.

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

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    36 mins
  • 410b How to thrive in your 50's, 60's and beyond
    Mar 8 2026

    In this episode Glen chats with career transition expert Robyn Greaves, author of Your Third Chapter, about why traditional retirement doesn't work for everyone and the other options available. They touch on:


    👉 is retirement an outdated myth?

    👉🏼 the concept of "unpacking before repacking"

    👉🏽 living life on your own terms

    👉🏾 why Robyn says traditional retirement is a health hazard

    👉🏿 planning your transition to the third chapter

    👉🏻 navigating the reality of financial pressure in later life

    👉 the 5D framework from Robyn's book

    👉🏼 Robyn's final thoughts on thriving later in life


    Robyn's book, Your Third Chapter: https://amzn.to/4rUZZhJ


    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


    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.

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

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    50 mins
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