Netplan - Australian Retirement Advice

A home-owning couple can now have $1 Million plus in assets other than the family home and still qualify for a part age pension! In this episode, we explain the July 1 changes to means test thresholds and their significance to anyone approaching or in retirement.

We regularly come across people who thought they were entitled to nothing - buy were wrong!

In this episode, we explain the increase to compulsory super due to kick in on July 1 and how the definition of who's eligible is very broad. Just because you're a contractor, even as a Pty Ltd company, doesn't mean the "boss" can avoid paying your compulsory super! We also explain what happens if you exceed your contribution caps and what NOT to do.

We field questions from listeners regarding super, the pension and tax.

Across Australia on ABC's Nightlife program with Chris Taylor (Of The Chaser fame) filling in for Phil Clark.

In this episode we deal with listener's questions ranging form what to do with your super, super downsizer contributions, Estate planning tax issues and updating Centrelink. There's something for everyone here!

Its an inevitable expense. How much will it cost and what can you do, to ease the pressure on your loved ones and the hip-pocket.

We explain how a means tested pensioner, can take advantage of the rules to effectively get the government to pay for your send-off.

In this episode we explain how a reverse mortgage works and who they're suited to. Importantly, we explain a low cost government alternative that charges LESS THAN HALF the interest rate of a commercial loan.

Sorry, an earlier version of this podcast had a period of silence at the beginning. That's now fixed

The most recent Nightlife with Philip Clark on ABC Local Radio across Australia.

From turbulent markets to dodgy fixed interest investments, we dealt with many questions from listeners ranging from Centrelink to Superannuation to death benefits.

The election's over and with such a comprehensive result, the announcements made during the campaign are set to become law. From new taxes on super, nasty changes to tax deduction rules and the possible end of the pop-up tax clinic in you local shopping centre. - Tax returns made easier still. Why many people should get a boosted tax refund.

We explain the policies and how they might affect you.

We explain in simple terms, why you need to consider the financial arrangements surrounding retirement villages and aged care costs. The bottom line here is that retirement Village homes are NOT a property investment and I am yet meet someone who exited a traditional retirement village setup who didn't lose a lot of money.

Heavily used by Industry super funds, we explain the potential pitfalls for someone approaching retirement with a super fund, heavily exposed to unlisted assets. In the current market turmoil, there's a risk the amount you think you have in super, is actually less. How to avoid a "correction" just when you're about to retire.