Bec tackles the retirement questions keeping Australians awake at night. From calculating your income gap to managing market movements, hear some practical steps for your future. Also, Brighter Super's Lisa Kay joins the show to discuss why accessible advice and guidance is crucial for your retirement journey. Discover how a simple health check at fifty can transform your super balance and provide ultimate peace of mind.

Disclaimer: Brighter Super Trustee (AFSL 230511) as Trustee for Brighter Super. Consider the PDS & TMD before deciding if Brighter Super is right for you. Visit brightersuper.com.au/pds

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This week I sit down with AMP Chief Economist, Dr Shane Oliver, to unpack a messy post-budget economy. We tackle the question every Australian is asking right now: is housing still a good investment? Shane breaks down the independent data on falling house prices and shares his advice on where to safely grow your wealth next.

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This week, I sit down with ASIC Commissioner Simone Constant to unpack a deeply concerning new report exposing major flaws in the safety nets legally required to protect your hard earned retirement savings. If you have your super managed by a financial advisor on a platform product, you need to hear this breakdown on why time is officially up for underperforming trustees, and the exact questions you need to ask your advisor today to keep your money safe.

You can find the report from ASIC here

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In the latest edition of our Prime Time book club, I sit down with acclaimed international bestselling author Rosalie Ham to chat about her new book ‘Look After Your Feet’ and the witty, wise, and completely unfiltered realities of navigating life as we get older, and why aging might just be the most liberating (and hilarious) chapter yet.

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Today I chat to Van Marinos, exercise scientist & author, about the secret ingredient to making your exercise routine actually stick: Community.

Van Marinos is an Accredited Exercise Scientist, a physical educator, and the founder of Community Moves - an organisation dedicated to functional fitness for older adults. He’s also the author of Strong & Social, a new book that highlights that staying fit in our prime years isn’t just about the physical heavy lifting; it’s about the community we build along the way that makes it enjoyable too!

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Welcome to the final episode of our special series with Aware Super. This week, we are tackling the biggest adjustment of them all: transitioning from the predictable rhythm of a paycheck to learning how to fund your retirement from your super. I’m sitting down together with Peter Hogg and Lynda Cross from Aware Super to unpack the money mechanics of this new phase, exploring clever strategies like downsizing to free up equity and structuring your assets so you don't miss out on safety nets like the age pension. 

This podcast was brought to you by Aware Super Pty Ltd, trustee of Aware Super. Members can get advice on broader needs for a fee. Consider if Aware Super is right for you and find the PDS and TMD on their website.

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In the second installment of our 'New Rhythm of Retirement' series, I'm diving into the psychology of purpose and how you can find meaning after work.

First up, I chat to clinical neuropsychologist Professor Nancy Pachana about overcoming the identity crisis of the 'first workless Tuesday' and how to transition into a mindset that keeps your brain healthy and your passion alive.

Then I speak to Lynda Cross, head of guidance at Aware Super, to map out the financial flexibility required to confidently fund those next 1,500 workless Tuesdays!

This podcast was brought to you by Aware Super Pty Ltd, trustee of Aware Super. Members can get advice on broader needs for a fee. Consider if Aware Super is right for you and find the PDS and TMD on their website.

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I've invited Prime Timer Mike Chesworth back to the studio to hear about his recent expedition to Antarctica and the foothills of the Andes in Patagonia. If you have Antarctica on your bucket-list, then you WON'T want to miss this episode with Mike, sharing all his tips on making this trip an unforgettable one. 

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Throughout June, I’ve teamed up with Aware Super to bring you a special series: The Ultimate Guide to the New Rhythm of Retirement. We’re exploring how we actually want to live, work and fund our second half of life. 

Each episode, I'll chat to experts and hear from real life Prime Timer's about how to prepare for and embrace the next phase.

In this first episode, we’re tackling the 'soft launch.' How do you transition from full time work to a lifestyle that offers more freedom without losing your paycheck, or your mind, overnight?

I’m joined by Bambi Price, founder of War on Wasted Talent, to discuss how to navigate midlife career pivots and beat ageism in the workplace. Then I chat to Peter Hogg, General Manager of Guidance & Advice at Aware Super, to break down the financial mechanics of scaling back, ensuring your money works as hard as you do during this transition.

Over the next month, we’re diving into:

• The Soft Launch: Mastering the transition from full-time to part-time work
• Finding Your ‘New You’: How to inject fresh purpose and identity into life after work
• Funding the Dream: Practical strategies to ensure your bank balance matches your lifestyle ambitions

This podcast was brought to you by Aware Super Pty Ltd, trustee of Aware Super. Members can get advice on broader needs for a fee. Consider if Aware Super is right for you and find the PDS and TMD on their website.

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In this month's very special edition of the Prime Book Club, I sit down with The Hon. Bob Carr to talk about his deeply personal memoir, 'Bring Back Yesterday: On losing the love of my life, and doing what it takes to survive'

It's a soul searing account of the sudden passing of his beloved wife of 50 years, Helena.

You can find Bob's book at all good retailers and online here: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Bob-Carr-Bring-Back-Yesterday-9781761473135 

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