In this episode, Glen and Martin walk through a real case study where a couple in their early 70s boost their Centrelink age pension by upgrading their home and drawing down super. They break down how the rules work and how strategic planning can improve cash flow without reducing lifestyle. To see the visuals head to our YouTube channel! Glen & Martin discuss:

👉 upgrading the home to reduce assessable assets

👉🏼 using super drawdowns to access more age pension

👉🏽 case study: before and after cash flow and assets

👉🏾 why Centrelink doesn’t count your home, but does count super

👉🏿 how strategy created an extra $300k in long-term value

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Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. 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 episode Glen and Martin answer a listener question about quitting a casual job at age 60 and what that means for accessing super. Plus, they dive deep into the behind-the-scenes super components that can affect tax, estate planning and insurance. They touch on:

👉🏻 when quitting a job at 60 lets you access super

👉 the difference between preservation age and conditions of release

👉🏼 how “taxable” vs “non-taxable” super components actually work

👉🏽 why eligible service dates (ESDs) matter for tax and TPD

👉🏾 the risks of rolling over super without understanding the rules

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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.

Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.

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Retirement isn't a full stop anymore, it's a new rhythm. In this episode, Glen sits down with Kat McPhee from Aware Super to unpack how Aussies are redefining retirement, why so many feel anxious about money, and how to plan for a future that's flexible, confident and uniquely yours. They discuss:

👉🏾 why retirement anxiety is on the rise

👉🏿 finding structure and purpose after full-time work

👉🏻 how to 'un-retire' or ease into part-time

👉 key watchouts when drawing from super

👉🏼 tools to help you feel more retirement-ready

👉🏽 why a binding super nomination really matters

👉🏾 how advice can protect you from costly mistakes

This is a sponsored episode.

If you’d like to explore your options further, check out Aware Super’s My Retirement Planner, Super Resources, and Retirement Guide at aware.com.au.

The report mentioned in the episode can be found here: https://aware.com.au/member/about-us/newsroom/march-2025/state-of-retirement-report

Consider if this is right for you and the PDS at aware.com.au Advice provided by Aware Financial Services Australia Limited, wholly owned by Aware Super. Members can get advice about their Aware Super accounts at no extra cost, or advice on their broader needs for a fee. Retirement income and investment earnings are not guaranteed. Payments will cease once the account balance is depleted. 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. Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd ABN 11 118 202 672, AFSL 293340, the trustee of Aware Super ABN 53 226 460 365. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

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