Michael Read is the Financial Review's economics correspondent, reporting from the federal press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously an economist at the Reserve Bank of Australia and at UBS.

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Got mortgage questions in retirement? Mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans joins Glen in this episode to unpack your questions. The touch on:

👉 what’s the cut-off age for a new loan?

👉🏼 can you refinance in retirement?

👉🏾 how parental guarantees work if you're retired

👉🏻 bridging finance - is it still a thing and is it worth it?

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Big changes are coming to aged care from 1 July, and we've got aged care expert Rachel Lane back to break it all down. Glen and Rachel dive into what’s changing, how it affects costs and care, and what you need to know if you or a loved one might need aged care in the next few years. They touch on:

👉 major reforms coming to aged care in July

👉🏼 why aged care is getting more expensive

👉🏽 understanding home care vs residential care

👉🏾 how Government support is changing

👉🏿 the financial mistakes to avoid when moving into care

👉🏻 why you shouldn’t rush to sell the family home

👉 what to look for in a specialist aged care financial adviser

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Today's Q&A is packed with great questions from the Retire Right community and Glen is joined by financial adviser Nathan Fradley to unpack them:

👉 what to do with a $500k property sale before retirement

👉🏼 can you claim a tax deduction on extra super contributions?

👉🏽 when should you start shifting your super to more defensive assets?

👉🏾 plus, estate planning, pension strategies & more

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Thinking about downsizing but confused by the options? Rachel Lane, Australia’s leading aged care expert, joins Glen to break down the differences between lifestyle villages and retirement villages. They cover on:

👉🏼 how contracts and fees differ

👉🏽 whether you own the home, the land, or neither

👉🏾 the real deal with exit fees and capital gains

👉🏿 what to check before signing the dotted line

👉 how to know if a village is the right fit for you

Downsizing Made Simple by Rachel Lane & Noel Whittaker: https://amzn.to/41iUPjc

Check out the exercises and resources mentioned at https://downsizingmadesimple.com.au/

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In today's Q&A episode, Glen and financial adviser Vince Scully from Life Sherpa discuss community questions, touching on:

👉 tax and retiring overseas

👉🏼 how small business owners can access super in retirement

👉🏾 investing inside vs outside of super

👉🏽 whether selling a block of land before retirement makes sense

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Loaning money to family can get messy, fast. In this episode, Glen shares a real life case study where a son wants to help his dad out of a financial mess by buying his house at a discount. But what seems like a good deed could wreck Centrelink benefits, estate planning, and family relationships.

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What should you do with your super as you approach retirement? Economist Brian Parker from Australian Retirement Trust joins Glen to break it all down. They chat about:

👉🏼 the magic numbers of 60, 65, and 67

👉🏽 how to invest super in your 50s and beyond

👉🏾 managing risk as you move into retirement

👉🏿 why super is your money (and safer than you think)

👉 common mistakes to avoid in drawdown phase

If you want more insights from Brian, check out his deep dive on the economy in episode 805 over on the money money money podcast!

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In today's Q&A, Glen and Martin discuss your questions about:

👉 can you leapfrog investment properties to avoid capital gains tax?

👉🏼 can you access super at 60 while still working?

👉🏾 what circumstances define "ceasing employment?" to access your super

👉🏽 what investment strategy should you have for your super as you near retirement?

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Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.

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In today's bonus episode Glen and Martin go deeper on your questions about planning a caravanning trip around Australia. They touch on:

👉 what to do with your home while travelling

👉🏼 strategic ways to use long service leave to fund your trip

👉🏽 budgeting for fuel and other costs

👉🏿 dealing with waste

👉🏾 managing the ‘holiday mindset’ on the road

👉🏻 and the challenge of balancing flexibility and booking parks in advance

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Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.

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