Australian Retirement Podcast
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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1
How to diversify your super the right way
In this Australian Retirement Podcast ‘Back to Basics’ episode, we discuss the fundamentals of asset allocation and how to build a diversified super portfolio that can weather any market condition.
26 min
2
2026 stock game: Owen & Navarre's $100,000 stoc...
The Rask 2026 stock market game is live - it's called Stock Genius
43 min
3
Super fund options explained: fees, control & f...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast summer series episode, Drew and James break down the different types of super funds available to Australians - from industry funds to SMSFs and platforms - explaining the key differences in control, transparency, fees, and flexibility.
25 min
4
Super withdrawals explained: Preservation, pens...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast summer series episode, Drew and James explain when and how you can actually access your super - from preservation rules and conditions of release to the mind-bending tax implications including death benefits and compassionate grounds.
20 min
5
Back to basics: How to maximize your super cont...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast summer series episode, Drew and James strip it back to basics and explain every way you can get money INTO your super fund - from employer contributions to little-known strategies like CGT retirement exemptions worth up to $500,000.
24 min
6
Best retirement moments of 2025 - Our top highl...
In this special Christmas episode of the Australian Retirement Podcast, Drew and James revisit the most impactful, watched, and interesting moments from the past 12 months - from ethical investing and CBA's market performance to the $1.2 billion super scandal, Division 296 tax changes, and incredible insights from expert guests.
29 min
7
The Epic Retirement Tick - Assessing your retir...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, Drew Meredith welcomes back Bec Wilson to discuss the Epic Retirement Tick - a comprehensive assessment tool designed to help Australians evaluate whether their super fund is truly retirement-ready.
43 min
8
Breaking down Australia's 20 superannuation tax...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, Drew and James unpack the complex super tax system with its 20 different tax rates - from contributions to earnings to death benefits. Plus: luxury holidays vs camping costs, Macquarie's fund cull, and the First Guardian bailout controversy.
42 min
9
The new monetary order, with PIMCO's Tony Cresc...
Tony Crescenzi of PIMCO joins Owen Rask on the Australian Retirement Podcast to discuss the new world order of financial markets.
57 min
10
ATO trust crackdown & managing drawdowns in vol...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, Drew and James answer your burning questions in the final years before retirement.
40 min
11
Making sense of retirement: Super & retirement ...
Gemma and Tahli unpack what retirement really looks like in Australia, the biggest misconceptions, and introduce Rask's Retirement Academy.
41 min
12
The best opportunity in 20 years? PIMCO's Rob M...
Learn how bond investing works with PIMCO’s Rob Mead. Discover why timing and yield curves matter, and why now could be the best time to invest in decades.
26 min
13
Why global REITs may be the most overlooked opp...
Discover why global REITs are trading at deep discounts, how replacement cost drives long-term property value, and what investors should know about building diversified real estate exposure.
50 min
14
Breaking down the Division 296 super tax changes
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, Drew and James break down the major changes to the proposed Division 296 super tax.
40 min
15
David Gardner, 6 traits to beat the market, rul...
Discover how David Gardner (The Motley Fool) beats the market, the six traits of rule-breaker stocks, why “lose to win” works, and how to hold for decades.
80 min
16
Halloween Special: Finance horror stories from ...
Drew Meredith and James O’Reilly share terrifying finance horror stories and explain why interest rates are scarier than markets in this Halloween special.
39 min
17
$1.2 BILLION super scandal: Are your funds safe?
Australia’s $1.2B super scandal explained. Drew and James reveal how investors were misled — and how to protect your retirement savings.
38 min
18
1st birthday special: Lessons, markets & your q...
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.
31 min
19
How to retire on $3,000 per week - the property...
Learn how to retire on $3,000 per week. Property expert Ben Kingsley shares proven strategies from his new book, The Property Playbook.
54 min
20
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.
58 min
21
Bank hybrids are dead: here's where to invest next
Bank hybrids are ending. Owen Rask and Kanish Chugh reveal where income investors can invest next for yield, stability, and long-term returns.
39 min
22
From estates to guarantors: Helping the next ge...
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.
33 min
23
What do bond fund managers actually do? With Aa...
Discover what a bond fund manager actually does. PIMCO's Aaditya Sood joins Owen Rask to explain fixed income investing, macro strategy, portfolio construction, and why bonds remain essential in every investor’s portfolio.
24 min
24
Age Pension Changes, Dixon Collapse and Choosin...
In this episode of the Australian Retirement Podcast, Drew Meredith and James O’Reilly break down the latest retirement news and what it means for you.
35 min
25
How to boost your Age Pension: top Centrelink s...
Learn how to boost your Age Pension using smart Centrelink tips. Avoid common mistakes with exempt assets, gifting, the Work Bonus, and more.
49 min