We all want a comfortable retirement and want our money to work harder for us. However, a lot of us don’t want to take the risk when it comes to our investments. But is staying conservative causing more harm then taking on some risk? Today Marc speaks to Jody Fitzgerald, who is Head of Institutional Portfolio Management and Solutions at Morningstar. Jody speaks about the power of diversity in an investment portfolio and how shares and our superannuation can help us reach retirement with our money working harder and longer for us.

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One of the biggest roadblocks to getting your money sorted is feeling that you have left it too late. After 30 years of being an adviser and helping many in their 50s and 60s, Marc knows this is rarely true, but the important thing is to take the first step and seek help. On today’s episode Marc talks about some of the biggest myths when it comes to managing your money, planning for your retirement and getting your money working harder for you as now we are all living longer, we need our money to last.

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The finance industry has slowly seen a cultural change from a once male dominated industry to a rise in women from both the professional side and from the side of seeking advice and coaching. Women in particular like today’s guest has helped change the way we talk and educate about money matters for the better.

Today Marc speaks to Julia Newbould, Managing Editor of Money Magazine, Australia's most read personal finance magazine. Julia also hosts the podcast Friends with Money and is co-author of the book The Joy of Money with Kate McCallum. Julia talks to Marc about all things money, women, and how millennials are taking more of an interest in their finances than any previous generation.

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You’ve retired, now what? Planning for retirement is more than just getting your money sorted. You need to think about what you will do once you no longer work full-time. Today Marc speaks to his friend John Haslam and fellow member of the Sandwich Generation, who made the decision to retire in November 2020. He talks about the reality of retirement, what surprised him and what he needed to change, now that he had so much free time.

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Have you ever wondered what the property experts look for when buying property? Or maybe you want to know how to help your millennial children get into the property market? Today Marc speaks to David Hancock, director of Binnari Property. He talks all things property investment and how to think like a local when buying a property here or interstate.

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Want to know the top tips for money management from a combined 50 years of advice experience? Today Marc speaks to Jeff Thurecht, Personal Financial Adviser and Director of Evalesco Financial Services. Hear each of their top 3 tips on money and retirement, to help get your money working harder for you.

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Welcome to the very first episode of A Bite from the Money Sandwich. The podcast where we provide practical, easy-to-understand tips and ideas to help solve your money and retirement problems.