Australian Retirement Podcast

Best retirement moments of 2025 - Our top highlights


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It's been an incredible year for the Australian Retirement Podcast! As we head into the Christmas break, your hosts Drew Meredith from Wattle Partners and James O'Reilly from Northeast Wealth look back at the biggest moments, most important lessons, and most-watched episodes of 2025.


From market volatility and ethical investing debates to government policy changes and real-world retirement strategies, this year has been packed with insights to help you navigate your retirement journey.


In this special highlights episode, Drew and James revisit:

The 20 things every retiree should do – MyGov and carried forward contributions (Jan 2025)

Bec Wilson on planning for 30 years of retirement income (27 March)

Retiring early – maximising your peak saving years (31 October)

Inheritance shock and hidden taxes on estates (22 May)

Division 296 super tax changes – is your super tax going up in 2025?

Justin Bott from Services Australia on Age Pension strategies

Travel smart tips and the $20k portfolio impact (26 June)

The $1.2 billion super scandal breakdown (24 October)

Key lessons learned and what's coming in 2026

Whether you're new to the podcast or a long-time listener, this episode is the perfect way to catch up on the year's most important retirement lessons.


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