1st birthday special: Lessons, markets & your questions
It’s the Australian Retirement Podcast’s first birthday! Drew Meredith and James O’Reilly look back on a huge year of markets, headlines, and retirement conversations — from Div 296 and global tariffs to the AI investment boom, Japan ending negative rates, and what the return of Trump could mean for investors.
They also answer your most-asked retirement questions: how age gaps affect Age Pension eligibility, what late starters can do to catch up on super, and whether to invest inside or outside super after paying off the home early.
Whether you’re 45 or 65, this episode is packed with practical lessons from 60 episodes, 170K listeners and a year of helping Australians retire with confidence.
In this episode we cover:
– One year of ARP: 60 episodes, 170K listens, 200K YouTube views and what we’ve learned
– Market wrap: Div 296, tariffs, AI boom, Japan and Trump’s return yet returns remained robust
– How age gaps affect Age Pension eligibility
– Catch-up strategies for late starters with low super
– Super vs non-super investing after paying off the home
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This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG):
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How to retire on $3,000 per week - the property playbook
In this episode, host Gemma Mitchell is joined by Ben Kingsley, one of Australia’s leading property investment advisers, founder of Empower Wealth, and Chair of the Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA). Ben, along with his long-time business partner Bryce Holdaway, has just released their third book, How to Retire on $3,000 a Week.
Together, Ben and Bryce have built a reputation for simplifying property investing for everyday Australians. They’re also the co-authors of best-selling titles Make Money Simple Again and The Armchair Guide to Property Investing. While Bryce couldn’t join us today, Ben shares insights from their latest work and decades of experience helping investors grow wealth through property.
Episode Resources
- Connect with Ben and Bryce
- Buy their book
- Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset”
- Ask a question (select the Finance podcast)
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Bec Wilson & why retirement isn’t the end goal
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, Drew Meredith from Wattle Partners sits down with best-selling author Bec Wilson to talk about her new book Prime Time, why she wrote it, and the 27 lessons for living well in life’s next stage. They also cover how to think about super funds in retirement, the return of the “tick” test, and why lifestyle planning matters just as much as financial planning for those thinking about retirement.
Topics covered today:
– Prime Time – what it is, and how it differs from Epic Retirement
– The 27 lessons for navigating this stage of life
– Surprising mistakes people make stepping into retirement
– The three phases of the transition to retirement
– Lifestyle and social guidance vs. financial guidance
– Key resources that can set you on the course to making your retirement the best
– Why the best time to start is now
Resources for this episode
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Bec’s resources
Bec’s new book
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg
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Bank hybrids are dead: here's where to invest next
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with Kanish Chugh (from PIMCO) to discuss:
- The hybrid securities market and why APRA is phasing out bank hybrids
– What income investors (especially retirees) should consider in 2025
– The outlook for fixed income, bonds and private credit as interest rates fall
– PIMCO’s research-backed strategy for income investors post-hybrids
Topics Covered
– What are hybrid securities and why APRA is shutting them down by 2032
– What this means for income-focused investors and superannuation strategies
– How hybrids work compared to bonds and floating rate securities
– The impact of falling interest rates on income investments
– PIMCO’s research into 38 hybrids and how it’s building portfolios to match risk-return
– Portfolio construction: replacing hybrids with bonds, credit and active income strategies
– How to evaluate ETF yields and how PIMCO builds diversified fixed income portfolios
– Final thoughts on risk, private credit, and doing your research
~~ Episode Resources ~~
– PIMCO hybrid analysis
– Libby Cantrill
– Visit TermPlus to learn more
~~ Rask Resources ~~
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If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here.
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From estates to guarantors: Helping the next generation
In this episode of the Australian Retirement Podcast, Drew Meredith and James O’Reilly unpack the rise of the Bank of Mum and Dad and the tough decisions facing parents who want to help their kids buy a home. Should you gift cash, go guarantor, or use other strategies? They explore the risks and rewards of each approach, how guarantor loans work, and what it means for your retirement and estate plans. Plus, they cover key retirement questions, including how to get tax back before starting an allocated pension and the basics of how estates work.
Whether you’re planning to help the next generation or protecting your own financial future, this episode is packed with practical insights.
In this episode we cover:
– Are more tax changes on the cards from the Productivity Commission?
– The pros and cons of gifting cash vs. going guarantor
– How guarantor loans work, including the role of LVR (loan-to-value ratio)
– The family, financial, and estate planning considerations when helping the next generation
– Do this before you switch on your pension
Resources for this episode
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DISCLAIMER:
This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG):
https://www.rask.com.au/fsg
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The Australian Retirement Podcast by Rask is your field guide to retirement, hosted by financial advisers Drew Meredith and James O'Reilly. If you're 45 and up, planning for retirement, transitioning now, or already there, we cover all of the topics you want and need to know: Super, tax, investments, legacy, work, behavioural psychology and maybe even a few travel tips.
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