Episodes

  • 221 receiving an inheritance later in life
    Jul 10 2024

    In today's episode Martin and Anthony from Financial Edge Group chat about some considerations if you receive an inheritance close to or in retirement and are deciding what to do with it!


    If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help


    🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright


    To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.


    Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.


    Martin McGrath & Financial Edge Group are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.


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    33 mins
  • 220 is self-managed super right for you + the pros & cons of SMSF
    Jul 3 2024

    In today's episode Martin and guest financial adviser Hamish Landreth unpack the ins and outs of how self-managed super funds (SMSF) work. They touch on:


    👉 the difference between an industry fund and SMSF

    👉🏼 who should consider it

    👉🏽 common myths

    👉🏾 what you can and can't invest in

    👉🏿 can you borrow within a SMSF?

    👉🏻 advantages & drawbacks

    👉 managing tax

    👉🏼 costs and responsibilities

    👉🏽 and how professionals can assist


    You can connect with Hamish and the team at Prosperity Advisers here: https://www.prosperityadvisers.com.au/


    If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help


    🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright


    To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.


    Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.


    Martin McGrath & Financial Edge Group are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.



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    40 mins
  • 219 the value of a financial adviser
    Jun 26 2024

    A question we often get in our community is whether or not financial advice is worth its cost, so in today's episode our guest Neil Rogan from Russell Investments joins Martin on the show to unpack the full value of an adviser’s services including:


    👉 appropriate asset allocation

    👉🏼 behavioural coaching

    👉🏽 navigating choices and trade-offs

    👉🏾 expertise

    👉🏿 and tax-savvy planning and investing


    If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help


    🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright


    To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.


    Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.


    Martin McGrath & Financial Edge Group are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    42 mins
  • 218 couples with different ages
    Jun 19 2024

    Age differences in relationships are very common so in today's episode advisers Martin McGrath and Wayne Terry from Financial Edge Group chat about what to consider (both financially and lifestyle wise) as you approach retirement if you and your partner have an age gap.


    If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help


    🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright


    To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.


    Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.


    Martin McGrath & Financial Edge Group are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    41 mins
  • 217 preparing to retire in 3-6 months (money, mindset and practical tips)
    Jun 12 2024

    In today's episode financial advisers Martin McGrath and Jesse Field from Financial Edge Group cover some of the essential things to consider leading into retirement. They touch on:


    👉 mindset and finding new purpose

    👉🏼 budgeting and figuring out if you are financially ready to retire

    👉🏽 your ideal home

    👉🏾 setting up superannuation (industry funds, wrap accounts & SMSFs)

    👉🏿 dealing with debt

    👉🏻 applying for the Centrelink age pension if you are eligible

    👉 taking leave (annual or long service)

    👉🏽 and tax returns


    If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help


    🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright


    To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.


    Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.


    Martin McGrath & Financial Edge Group are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    45 mins
  • 216 pay off mortgage vs top up super, long service leave, re-contribution strategies + more
    Jun 5 2024

    In today's Q&A episode, Martin and KP from Financial Edge Group discuss:


    👉 what to consider with long service leave prior to retirement

    👉🏼 pay off mortgage or top up super?

    👉🏽 if I go back to work should I change my super from pension to accumulation phase?

    👉🏾 do I need to report money I receive from my super pension to the ATO?

    👉🏿 are super funds covered by the $250,000 government guarantee?

    👉 should I put the proceeds from the sale of an investment property into super?

    👉🏼 re-contribution strategies


    If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help


    🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright


    To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.


    Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Martin McGrath & Financial Edge Group are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.


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    35 mins
  • 215 estate planning essentials
    May 29 2024

    Today on the show we're unpacking the essentials of estate planning. Martin is joined by wills & estate planning lawyer, Fiona Wicks from Aubrey Brown Lawyers who explains:


    👉 what does estate planning cover?

    👉🏼 what assets are included in a will vs what is excluded

    👉🏽 how to distribute your superannuation after you pass away

    👉🏾 what are the responsibilities of an executor?

    👉🏿 what is an enduring power of attorney / enduring guardianship?

    👉🏻 what is a beneficiary?


    If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help


    🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright


    To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.


    Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Martin McGrath & Financial Edge Group are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.



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    53 mins
  • 214 downsizing the family home
    May 22 2024

    If you're over the age of 55 and selling your home, you might be eligible to make a superannuation downsizer contribution. In today's episode Martin and KP from Financial Edge Group explain the benefits of the downsizer contribution, how it works and who can make one.


    If you’d like to chat with someone about your personal situation, reach out to our team so we can connect you with a professional: https://www.retireright.com.au/get-help


    🏡 Join the retire right facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retireright


    To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.


    Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Martin McGrath & Financial Edge Group are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    15 mins