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Weaving Gold | A Money Podcast

Weaving Gold | A Money Podcast

By: Nathan Fradley Jordan Vaka
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 A podcast about retiring well, aged care, and navigating life’s big transitions. Life is a tapestry—woven from every decision, every relationship, every moment. Weaving Gold is here to help you untangle the financial threads, so you can spend more time focusing on what matters. Hosted by independent financial planners Nathan Fradley and Jordan Vaka, this podcast is your companion through some of life’s most complex chapters—whether you're planning retirement, supporting aging parents, facing separation, or grieving the loss of a loved one. Each week, we unpack real-life questions in plain language, covering topics like aged care, estate planning, superannuation, downsizing, and the emotional side of financial decision-making. Bite-sized episodes. Practical insights. No jargon. Just help, when and where you need it most. You can find more of our episodes where you've listened to this one, or on our website - www.weavinggoldpodcast.com where you can also get in touch.2025 Economics Personal Development Personal Finance Personal Success
Episodes
  • 021 Buying a Car? Cash, Loan or Novated Lease?

    021 Buying a Car? Cash, Loan or Novated Lease?
    Aug 11 2025

    Fresh from a divorce settlement and thinking about a new car?

    Nathan and Jordan unpack the financial and emotional factors to consider when answering a question from a listener, from the independence a new car can bring to the real cost of loans and novated leases.

    They explore opportunity cost, budgeting, dealership traps, and how to decide what’s right for your situation.

    Nathan:

    advice@nathanfradley.com.au

    www.nathanfradley.com.au

    Jordan:

    jordan@planningsolo.com.au

    www.planningsolo.com.au

    The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. You should consider whether the information is appropriate to your needs, and where appropriate, seek professional advice from a financial adviser.

    Jordan and Nathan are both authorised representatives of PlanningSolo Licensing, AFS Licence 526143.

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    24 mins
  • 020 Can We Use Super to Pay Off the Mortgage (and Still Get the Pension)

    020 Can We Use Super to Pay Off the Mortgage (and Still Get the Pension)
    Aug 6 2025

    When can you access your super, and how does that interact with the age pension?

    In this episode, Nathan and Jordan respond to a listener question about using super to pay off a mortgage and the impact on pension eligibility.

    They clarify the difference between accessing super and qualifying for Centrelink payments, explain conditions of release, and break down the asset and income tests. A practical conversation on how retirement decisions are shaped by both rules and lifestyle goals.

    Nathan:

    advice@nathanfradley.com.au

    www.nathanfradley.com.au

    Jordan:

    jordan@planningsolo.com.au

    www.planningsolo.com.au

    The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. You should consider whether the information is appropriate to your needs, and where appropriate, seek professional advice from a financial adviser.

    Jordan and Nathan are both authorised representatives of PlanningSolo Licensing, AFS Licence 526143.

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    13 mins
  • 019 When to Involve a Financial Adviser in Your Divorce

    019 When to Involve a Financial Adviser in Your Divorce
    Aug 4 2025

    In this episode of Weaving Gold, Nathan and Jordan walk through the real stages of separation—before, during, and after—and explain exactly how a financial adviser can support women at each point. From those first confidential calls (“Can I even do this?”) through to preparing for mediation and rebuilding life after settlement, they outline the practical and emotional role advice can play. This episode is for anyone feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or stuck in financial ambiguity during separation—and for those supporting them.

    Nathan:

    advice@nathanfradley.com.au

    www.nathanfradley.com.au

    Jordan:

    jordan@planningsolo.com.au

    www.planningsolo.com.au

    The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. You should consider whether the information is appropriate to your needs, and where appropriate, seek professional advice from a financial adviser.

    Jordan and Nathan are both authorised representatives of PlanningSolo Licensing, AFS Licence 526143.

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    26 mins
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