Over the past year, I've watched a surge of social media ads urging people to review and switch their super often with urgent language suggesting you're losing money every day you delay. This week, ASIC confirmed that it is reviewing advice licensees that use something called 'lead generation' arrangements, especially where they may be encouraging people to switch their super unnecessarily.

In this episode, I speak to ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland who's leading the review. 

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Is cognitive decline inevitable as we age? In this episode, I speak to the 2026 Senior Australian of the year and world leading dementia researcher, Professor. Henry Brodaty, about all the ways you can look after your brain and prevent cognitive decline. 

Henry Brodaty is Professor of Ageing and Mental Health at UNSW Sydney and Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing. You can find out more about Henry's work here: https://www.unsw.edu.au/cheba

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In this episode, I sit down with program producer Gen Rule to discuss the SIX biggest fears people have when it comes to retirement... as nominated by YOU.

In part TWO of this topic we cover:

• Spending money
• Inflation & Government changes 
• Isolation & loneliness 

You can order a copy of my new book;  'Prime Time' via AMAZON here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Prime-Time-lessons-new-midlife/dp/0733652212

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In this episode, I sit down with program producer Gen Rule to discuss the SIX biggest fears people have when it comes to retirement... as nominated by YOU.

In part one of this topic we cover the first THREE: 

• Running out of money
• Running out of time & health 
• Loss of identity 

You can order a copy of my new book;  'Prime Time' via AMAZON here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Prime-Time-lessons-new-midlife/dp/0733652212

Follow us on social media and via email

Get in touch with Bec here: [email protected] 

Sign up for the Prime Time Podcast Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week.  

Order your copy of Prime Time: 27 rules for the new midlife here: https://amzn.to/3G0yxfh

Or follow Bec on social here: 

@becwilsonepic on Facebook

@epicretirement on Instagram 

Read Bec’s syndicated newspaper column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here: https://www.smh.com.au/by/bec-wilson-p536ww

NEARING RETIREMENT? 

Join The Epic Retirement Club – on Facebook. facebook.com/groups/epicretire 

Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net 

Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. https://amzn.to/3G0yxfh

Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work

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I sit down with Sue West, a leadership and transition coach who helps people navigate big changes in work and life. But what I love most about Sue is her own story how she's built her coaching business, flourish after 50, and redefined what success, purpose and energy look like in this stage of her life. 

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In this episode, I chat with Drew Meredith, financial advisor & director at Wattle Partners, to explain Australia's proposed new super tax (Division 296) and exactly who will be hit with the higher rate. 

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What role does the Age Pension REALLY play in your retirement? Services Australia’s Justin Bott returns to unpack how it fits into a smart, sustainable retirement plan.

You can order a copy of my new book;  'Prime Time' via AMAZON here 

Follow us on social media and via email

Get in touch with Bec here: [email protected] 

Sign up for the Prime Time Podcast Newsletter at www.primetimers.net  - Get our newsletter with detailed podcast notes sent directly to your inbox every week.  

Order your copy of Prime Time: 27 rules for the new midlife here: https://amzn.to/3G0yxfh

Or follow Bec on social here: 

@becwilsonepic on Facebook

@epicretirement on Instagram 

Read Bec’s syndicated newspaper column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here: https://www.smh.com.au/by/bec-wilson-p536ww

NEARING RETIREMENT? 

Join The Epic Retirement Club – on Facebook. facebook.com/groups/epicretire 

Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net 

Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. https://amzn.to/3G0yxfh

Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work

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In this episode I sit down with very a special guest Michelle Bridges; One of Australia's most loved personal trainers & health communicators. 

I wanted to start the year with a very clear health message, especially for the ladies, to give you an un-intimidating fitness plan AND share everything you need to know about starting your perimenopause journey. 

You can find Michelle's latest book, 'The Perimenopause Method: The only menopause guide you'll ever need' at all book retailers. 

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In this episode, Malcolm Wood (Head of Institutional Research and Asset Allocation at Ord Minnett) and I look forward 2026 to decode what the data is really saying about the economy and how everyday investors should be looking at the year ahead.

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Merry Christmas Prime Timers! 🎄In this special BOXING DAY edition, I'm tipping out the mail bag and answering YOUR questions! From super jargon, confusing financial advice & housing dilemmas - to solo ageing & some beautiful real life stories of people transitioning to retirement in their own way. 

I chat with program producer Gen Rule to answer your most frequently asked questions of the year. 

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