Prime Time with Bec Wilson
Prime Time with Bec Wilson
Prime Time is the ultimate guide to navigating those juicy, potential filled years in the lead up to retirement. Hosted by modern ageing expert Bec Wilson, Prime Time offers no-holds-barred conversations about everything! From relationships and health, to money management and travel, finding out how to live well and live long in your Prime Time. Join Bec as she paves the way for a new generation…Social links:
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Finding meaning outside of work
In the second installment of our 'New Rhythm of Retirement' series, I'm diving into the psychology of purpose and how you can find meaning after work. First up, I chat to clinical neuropsychologist Professor Nancy Pachana about overcoming the identity crisis of the 'first workless Tuesday' and how…
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Thinking about Antarctica? Here's what you need to know🐧❄️
I've invited Prime Timer Mike Chesworth back to the studio to hear about his recent expedition to Antarctica and the foothills of the Andes in Patagonia. If you have Antarctica on your bucket-list, then you WON'T want to miss this episode with Mike, sharing all his tips on making this trip an unfor…
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BONUS EPISODE: How to soft launch your retirement plan
Throughout June, I’ve teamed up with Aware Super to bring you a special series: The Ultimate Guide to the New Rhythm of Retirement. We’re exploring how we actually want to live, work and fund our second half of life. Each episode, I'll chat to experts and hear from real life Prime Timer's about h…
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The Hon. Bob Carr & one of Australia's most endearing love stories
In this month's very special edition of the Prime Book Club, I sit down with The Hon. Bob Carr to talk about his deeply personal memoir, 'Bring Back Yesterday: On losing the love of my life, and doing what it takes to survive' It's a soul searing account of the sudden passing of his beloved wife o…
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The EOFY checklist; & what you need to think about for the year ahead
We are officially in the race to the end of financial year! In this episode, I chat to regular guest & financial planner Paul Benson to cut through the noise and give you the essential EOFY checklist. I also check in with Peter Hogg from Aware Super to explain catch-up contributions & why they mat…
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The top-to-bottom mid-life health audit!
Today, I'm getting personal. Turning 50 this year has been a major wake-up call for my health, and a reminder to check the systems I have in place to support me as I age, starting with my health insurance. In this episode, I chat to renowned GP Dr. Ginni Mansberg about the midlife changes we shoul…
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2026 budget breakdown; 'Fundamental changes to the way we invest'
The 2026 Federal Budget just fundamentally changed the way middle Australians build wealth, effectively tearing up the investment playbook we’ve followed for decades. I’m joined by David Lane, Senior Financial Adviser at Ord Minnett, to unpack exactly how these new tax rules on property and capital…
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Our $26 Billion addiction: How to get a handle on subscription creep
Today we're talking about the very real problem of subscription creep. It's when all those apps, streaming services and memberships start to add up and get out of control. I chat to Matt Bowen, head of consumer and market insights at ING Australia, to talk about the huge price tag of Australia's su…
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The hidden ways you’re being nudged to spend; with Chris Kohler
In the latest edition of our Prime Time book club I sit down with acclaimed finance guru Chris Kohler to chat about his new book ‘How They Get You’ and all the secret ways you’re convinced to part with your cash, and what you can do about it.
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Could you stop working tomorrow… and still get paid?
Most people spend decades building wealth, but retirement flips all of that on its head. Suddenly, you're not earning an income, you're managing one. This week, Xavier O'Halloran from Super Consumers Australia and Kate Rolfe from Aware Super get into the real mechanics of retirement income, includi…
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