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/


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    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.

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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


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    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.

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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


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    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
  • 410 Transition to retirement (TTR) pensions and strategies
    Mar 4 2026

    In today's episode Glen is joined by financial adviser Nathan Fradley to unpack what a transition to retirement pension is and how it works. They cover:


    👉 what a TTR is and what it's used for

    👉🏼 examples of how it works in practice

    👉🏽 some TTR strategies - maxing super contributions, property settlement & more

    👉🏾 using a TTR pension with a wrap account

    👉🏿 can you add to a TTR?

    👉🏻 some things to consider when using a TTR


    Nathan's website: https://www.nathanfradley.com.au/


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    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


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    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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    42 mins
  • 409b War in the Middle East: what to do with your retirement savings
    Mar 2 2026

    Share markets get choppy during global conflicts, pandemics and presidential tweets, and people with good intentions can make bad and irreversible decisions with their super. If you are thinking "should I move my super to cash?" to protect your nest egg and stay safe, this episode is for you. Glen and Vince Scully from Life Sherpa Invest unpack this important question.


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    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.

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    41 mins
  • 409 When to reduce life insurance, why price can't be the main driver, self-insuring, claims + more
    Feb 25 2026

    In today's life insurance Q&A, Glen James is joined by Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth to answer questions from the Retire Right Facebook group. They touch on:


    👉🏼 what to ask at your insurance review

    👉🏽 when does life insurance become unnecessary?

    👉🏾 affordability vs need, should you dial down or cancel?

    👉🏿 what's the role of a broker/adviser at claim time?

    👉🏻 when does income protection stop and TPD start?

    👉 how to protect yourself if you’re uninsurable or self-insuring

    👉🏼 premium rises after age 60 - cancel or reduce cover?

    👉🏽 what can I do to compare life insurance policies myself?

    👉🏾 where to find claim acceptance rates by insurers


    This Q&A is continued in the Retire Right Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright/posts/1239513388106943


    Book a free 15min complimentary chat with the Skye Wealth team at https://skye.com.au


    Check out the episode with Phil on money money money here: https://youtu.be/xCD-STG8sKI


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    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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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 408 Retiring before 65, super vs shares at 60, contribution decisions and buying a caravan
    Feb 18 2026

    In this episode Glen James and Martin McGrath discuss questions from the community about:


    👉🏼 why we don't have financial modelling for retiring pre-65

    👉🏽 borrow money to buy caravan or wait 4 years until access to super

    👉🏾 super and share strategy advice at age 60


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    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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    48 mins
  • 407 Bucket strategies, market crashes, super risk levels & does property beat super in retirement?
    Feb 11 2026

    Glen and Martin unpack questions from the Retire Right Facebook community touching on:


    👉 how a bucket strategy works

    👉🏼 bucket strategy with a defined benefit pension

    👉🏽 is investing in super or property safer in retirement?

    👉🏾 market crash, correction and bear market terms explained

    👉🏿 moving from accumulation to pension phase & tax

    👉🏻 selling an investment property in retirement & a tax strategy


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    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


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    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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    43 mins