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Retiring early and making $500k last

A couple in their fifties are pulling the pin on work mid-year and reckon they’ll walk away with $500k after selling an investment property. They’ll need that cash to live on until they can touch their super, about 7 to 9 years away. So, the big question is: how do they make that money last until they can access their superannuation?

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Trump’s trade war impacting my shares & super 😰

I’ve been seeing a few nervous posts in the community lately: people worried about their super and investments, wondering if they should pull their money out and sit in cash ‘just until things settle down.’ Let’s chat.

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Excess annual leave: cash out or use it now?

I recently received a great question from a listener who’s sitting on a mountain of annual leave—around 32 weeks’ worth! It’s a situation some of you might find yourselves in after years in the workforce, so I’m going to dive into the benefits, risks, and some options for using or cashing out your leave as retirement approaches.

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Helping your kids with + without money

I’ve had many conversations with podcast listeners over the years with parents who want to help their kids get ahead financially. It makes sense! But what is the best way to do this? I’m going to share a few tips from my latest podcast on how to support your kids without sacrificing your own financial security.

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Why healthy money habits matter more than income 💸

You may not know this about me, but I used to be a financial adviser—and let me tell you, I saw it all! One thing that always surprised me was how often high-income earners struggled with debt and saving. Let's talk about why healthy money habits matter more than how much you earn.

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