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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In every episode of the podcast, in the description provided, you will find our key resources, including: 

  1. A link to work with us and our expert teams
  2. A link to the free Rask community - join the conversation, it's free. 
  3. A link to ask us questions for the podcast - it's a free service we offer to educate thousands of Australians, and
  4. Extra resources for each episode


Don't forget, this Rask podcast contains general financial information only, issued by The Rask Group Pty Ltd. The information does not take into account your financial needs, goals or objectives, so be sure to speak to a licensed and trusted financial planner before acting on the information. You can find more information about Rask podcasts and services provided at www.rask.com.au/FSG

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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
27
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
28
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
29
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
30
Optimising your wellbeing into retirement with ...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your host James O’Reilly, from Northeast Weatlh, interviews Jon Glass, from 64Plus, to talk about the non-financial elements of retirement.
35 min
31
Income from share investing, with fund manager ...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of The Rask Group, interviews Andrew Fraser, from Merlon Capital, to talk about getting income from Australian shares within your retirement portfolio.
40 min
32
Your retirement q’s answered
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, and James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth answer your most important questions on retirement. Drew and James also make a 12 month bet on CBA.
48 min
33
Annuities - making sense of "guaranteed income"...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of The Rask Group, interviews Andrew Lowe, from Challenger, to talk about annuities within your retirement portfolio.
38 min
34
HELP! When a self-funded retirement seems impos...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, and James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth talk about the biggest ways that pre-retirees can get ahead in 2025.
34 min
35
Infrastructure investments with Ben McVicor fro...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your host James O’Reilly, from Northeast Weatlh, interviews Ben McVicor, from Magellan, to talk about the merits of Infrastructure investments within your retirement portfolio.
36 min
36
20 things pre-retirees can do to smash 2025
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, and James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth talk about the biggest ways that pre-retirees can get ahead in 2025.
36 min
37
Super tax increasing?
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, and James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth speak about the ever-topical Div 296 tax proposal and what it will mean for Australians.
32 min
38
Making your retirement epic with Bec Wilson
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, Drew Meredith and Bec Wilson discuss the key steps to making your retirement epic, and why Australian’s need to start thinking about retirement earlier than ever.
45 min
39
Your retirement questions answered
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, and James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth speak about the investments that you should be considering for your retirement portfolio
34 min
40
Investing for retirement 101
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, and James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth speak about the investments that you should be considering for your retirement portfolio
42 min
41
Answering your retirement questions
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, and James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth answer your most important questions on retirement.
34 min
42
Risky business!
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, and James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth discuss how people can manage the numerous risks associated with retirement.
42 min
43
Are you ready to let go? Retirement tips for bu...
In this Australian retirement podcast episode Drew Meredith and James O’Reilly discuss the big questions any self employed person or business owner should be asking to ensure the best possible retirement.
32 min
44
I’m done! How can I retire early, or very early?
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, and James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth discuss how people can retire well before Age Pension age (currently 67yo).
32 min
45
Transition to retirement - when, how and how much?
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, and James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth unpack the big questions for those starting to think about retirement.
36 min
46
10 behavioural finance mistakes in retirement p...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your host Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, is joined by Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask, to talk about the 10 common behavioural finance mistakes people making for retirement planning.
38 min
47
Estate planning and supporting your loved ones ...
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, and James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth uncover all things estate planning including wills and powers of attorney.
35 min
48
So you are ready to retire?
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, and James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth discuss everything you need to know and think about as you begin transitioning into retirement.
35 min
49
Tips and traps to avoid before retirement
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, and James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth offer their insights into what you should and shouldn't be doing in the lead up to retirement.
35 min
50
Building wealth in the lead up to retirement
In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, and James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth discuss all things superannuation and how to accelerate your savings in the lead up to retirement.
42 min