How Trump's presidency could affect YOUR super

I’ve had lots of people reaching out with jitters around the impact that Donald Trump’s presidency could have on Australia. In particular, the possibility of Australia’s superannuation being diminished as markets are being disrupted. We break down sequencing risk as we’re fully aware how much of a …

All the big issues in the upcoming election; analysed for YOU

Everyone is still waiting for the call, so in this episode, I take a deep dive into the challenges facing midlifers and retirees, breaking them down one by one. Joining me to discuss the political landscape is Shane Wright, senior economics correspondent at The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. To…

How to get the right financial advice for you

This week we look at a case study from someone in the Epic Retirement Community who realised after a consultation that she wasn't properly defining what she wanted from her financial adviser. To help me is David Lane, the State Manager and Senior Adviser at Ord Minnett  Follow us on social media a…

How to start planning your epic caravan adventure

I chat with Luke Chippendale from the Caravan Industry Association to uncover the must-know tips for budgeting, planning and making your dream caravanning adventure a reality. Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the podcast:  @Pri…

From medicine to fiction: How one Prime Timer made the leap

I chat to Professor Jim Nicklin, a semi-retired Professor of Gynaecological Oncology, about his leap from the medical world to pursue his dream of writing a novel - a Psychological thriller no less - called 'U'.  Jim is extremely well respected in the medical community in Australia, and he’s still…

Are you spending your super ALL wrong?

If you don't want to be one of those leaving super behind, have a listen to Joey Moloney, who is the Deputy Program Director of Grattan Institute's Housing and Economic Security program and I discuss... This conversation started as a back and forth debate in the papers, after Grattan’s report whic…

New Super savings targets - How much you need to retire in 2025

Ever wondered how much you really need to retire or how the age pension fits into the mix for retirement income? Do you want to understand a bit more about the benchmarks really mean for retirees?  In this episode of Prime Time, we dive deep into Super Consumers Australia’s new retirement savings …

How to know if you're really ready to retire

In this episode, I chat to Terri Bradford who, until recently, was the Head of Wealth Management at Morgans Financial. Not only is she an expert in superannuation and investment strategy planning but she's just been through this transition personally. She speaks candidly about how she knew it was h…

Everything you need to know about weight loss drugs

It's the time of year when everyone rejoins the gym and starts to think about a new year diet. In this episode, I chat to Physiologist and weight loss expert Professor Michael Cowley from Monash University about the MYTHS and FACTS of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, that are taking the world by sto…

Your new year financial checklist: With Paul Benson

Welcome to 2025!!! For the first episode of the year, I sit down with Paul Benson, Certified Financial Planner from Guidance Financial Advice, for his ESSENTIAL New Year financial checklist.  Follow us on social media and via email Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net You can find the…