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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
  • 323 how the div 296 tax will impact retirees
    Jun 11 2025

    Glen & Martin unpack how the proposed $3 million super tax (Division 296) actually works. They cover who’s likely to be affected, how the tax is calculated (including the controversial unrealised gains), and what options you might consider if you’re close to the threshold. Covered in the episode:


    👉🏼 who the $3m tax applies to (and who it doesn’t)

    👉🏽 how the tax is calculated—including unrealised gains

    👉🏾 when this could start and why the date might shift

    👉🏿 tax planning options: keep it in super or take it out?

    👉 how this fits into broader estate planning strategies


    Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/kbJDHgNEzgE

    Watch the case study mentioned in the ep here: https://youtu.be/ip-gNbCiH6s


    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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    56 mins
  • 322 understanding WRAP accounts for wealth accumulation & retirement
    Jun 4 2025

    In this episode, Glen and Vince Scully break down WRAP accounts and how they can be used for wealth accumulation and retirement planning. They discuss their benefits, tax advantages and features, and how they provide greater control and flexibility compared to traditional superannuation funds. They also clear up common misconceptions and explain when a WRAP account may be beneficial based on your financial situation and retirement goals. Glen and Vince cover:


    👉 what exactly is a WRAP account?

    👉🏼 key benefits of WRAP accounts for tax efficiency and control

    👉🏽 how they differ from traditional super funds

    👉🏾 the advantages of having more control over asset allocation

    👉🏿 who benefits most from WRAP accounts (balance size & time to retirement)


    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.

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

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 321 selling your investment property? how to slash your tax bill using super
    May 28 2025

    Got a rental property you’re thinking of selling before retirement? In this episode, Glen and Martin break down how to use your super to reduce your capital gains tax. They touch on:


    👉 how capital gains tax works when selling an investment property

    👉🏼 using concessional contributions to reduce your tax bill

    👉🏽 what carry-forward rules let you do (and who qualifies)

    👉🏾 the bring-forward rule and using non-concessional contributions

    👉🏿 when it makes sense to prioritise super over mortgage repayments

    👉🏻 how age and super balance limits impact your options

    👉 practical tax savings examples and watch-outs for timing


    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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    39 mins

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