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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Retirement needs growth: Small caps & smarter i...
Does growth still matter in retirement? In this episode of the Australian Retirement Podcast, Drew Meredith and Luke Laretive (Seneca Financial Solutions) explore why retirees can’t ignore growth assets, the role of small-cap stocks, and how to balance risk and income as you age. We cover inflation, the pitfalls of term deposits, and why small companies might just be your retirement secret weapon.
32 min
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How downsizing could boost your super
Is now the right time to downsize?
33 min
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Navigating the complexities of Aged Care for yo...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, learn how to navigate the complexities of Aged Care so that you can minimise the effect on your finances.
39 min
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Are you ready for an inheritance shock?
Inheritances can be life-changing — or a financial disaster without the right planning. Drew Meredith and James O’Reilly unpack how inheritances work in Australia
39 min
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EOFY super strategies: What’s changing and what...
With the end of financial year fast approaching, confusion is everywhere — and not all of it is real. In this special update, we unpack the actual superannuation changes coming from 1 July 2025, and debunk a fake announcement that’s been spreading misinformation about a June 1 start date.
18 min
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5 retirement money mistakes
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, you’ll learn 5 key behavioural mistakes to avoid in retirement.
40 min
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How to make your money matter
Discover why giving money away can be the most rewarding part of retirement. In this episode of the Australian Retirement Podcast, Chris Cuffe shares expert insights on philanthropy, legacy planning, and how retirees can make a lasting impact.
33 min
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Navigating rapidly rising personal insurance pr...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, learn how to manage your rapidly rising personal Insurance premiums.
37 min
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Drew and James answering your hardest retiremen...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, listen to Drew and James discuss when to downsize, managing super investments, and tax minimisation for low income earners.
40 min
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Will your money last? The truth about retiremen...
Learn how to plan, budget, and make your money last!
29 min
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Surviving (and profiting from) market freefalls
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, get Surviving (and profiting from) market freefalls.
40 min
12
🚨 ASX meltdown? How to protect yourself and you...
Owen took to the Rask airways to explain what's happened, why, and how to think about investing for the long run during this uncertainty.
100 min
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PIMCO’s Mark Kiesel: Why This Is a Rare Moment ...
37 min
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What the latest super changes mean for your ret...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your host Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, welcomes Bec Wilson from Epic Retirement to discuss the latest government proposals about YOUR retirement income.
34 min
15
Building Better Portfolios with Fixed Income & ...
Discover why fixed income ETFs are becoming a core portfolio component in 2025. PIMCO’s Kanish Chugh joins the show to discuss bond markets, ETF innovation, and how investors can use bonds for income, diversification, and capital stability.
48 min
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Your curly retirement questions resolved by Dre...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, listen to Drew and James talk SMSFs, starting new pensions, utilising the Downsizer contributions and much more!
41 min
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Death in retirement - what happens when your pa...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your host Drew Meredith is joined by founder of Wattle Partners, Jamie Nemtsas who discussed the crucial financial and legal steps to take after losing a partner.
30 min
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What do I do about my private health insurance?
Private Health Insurance costs are rapidly on the rise. In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, Dr Steven Lu outlines how you can get the most from your policy.
44 min
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The 5 health issues which can ruin your retirement
Get prepared for retirement, financially and medically. In this ep we discuss the 5 health issues which can ruin your retirement.
44 min
20
7 ways to grow your Super in retirement
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, and James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth answer your most pressing retirement questions.
46 min
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Using ETFs for passive income (step by step, wi...
Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, speaks with Betashares Senior Investment Strategist Cameron Gleeson about how to use ETFs for passive income in this Australian Finance Podcast.
40 min
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Is your super fund a dud?
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, and James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth explain five key ways to review your industry super to make sure it is right for you.
44 min
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Real property expert: How to invest in commerci...
How do you invest in commercial property? Is investing in commercial real estate for income a good idea? What are the traps of commercial property?
45 min
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The five red flags of financial scams with Wadz...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your host James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth talks to financial scam expert Wadzi Nenzou about the critical things we all need to do to protect ourselves against financial scams.
41 min
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Private credit income investing for retirement,...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of The Rask Group, interviews Nicole Kidd, from Schroders RF, to talk about getting income from private credit within your retirement portfolio.
47 min