

The Building Blocks of Retirement Investing
In this episode of Retirement Living Your Way, Greg Black is joined by Troy Theobald and Josh Nixon from RFS Advice to unpack the foundations of retirement investing. The conversation focuses on the more defensive side of portfolios, including cash, term deposits, fixed income, mortgage funds, bala…

So You Want to Retire? What Actually Happens After Work Ends
Retirement is not just about leaving work. It is about learning how to spend confidently, build new routines, stay connected and decide what you are retiring into. In this episode of Retirement Living Your Way, Greg Black and Troy Theobald from RFS Advice are joined by Paul Forbes, former CEO o…

Buying Property on the Gold Coast: Downsizing, Apartments and Smart Property Decisions
In this episode of Retirement Living Your Way, Greg Black and Troy Theobald from RFS Advice speak with Paul Harrison from Kollosche about the practical realities of buying property on the Gold Coast. Following on from their earlier conversation about selling, this episode explores the buyer’s s…

So You Want to Retire? Here’s What Actually Happens Next
What really happens when you step away from work? In this episode of Retirement Living Your Way, Greg Black and Troy Theobald sit down with Paul Forbes, former CEO of RFS Advice, to unpack the reality of transitioning into retirement after a long and successful career. Paul shares practical insig…

Selling Property in Retirement: Downsizing, Market Conditions and Preparing Your Home for Sale
Selling the family home in retirement can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Greg Black and Troy Theobald from RFS Advice speak with Paul Harrison from Kollosche about the Gold Coast property market, realistic pricing, preparing your home for sale, auction versus private treaty, and the key steps …

Don’t Let People “Should” All Over You
Many retirees are told what they should be doing with their money and how they should be living. In this episode, Troy and Greg discuss the pressures that come with those expectations and practical ways to push back. It is a relatable conversation filled with real-life examples that most listeners …

The Importance of Insurance
In this episode, we explore why insurance is a core component of financial planning for professionals and business owners. We outline the main forms of personal cover, including Life, Total and Permanent Disability, Trauma and Income Protection, and how each can play a role within a broader strateg…

Retiring in Uncertain Times
In this episode, Troy and Greg discuss a recent Retirement Living Your Way talkback segment on 4CRB, where Troy helps put retirement into perspective during periods of market uncertainty. The conversation is aimed at those nearing retirement who are worried about market fluctuations and whether it …

Working with Professional and Business Clients
In this episode, we introduce Darko Zigic, Director and Shareholder of RFS Advice, to discuss the nuances of advising professional and business clients. Darko and Troy explore the common characteristics of these clients, the financial issues they often face, and the key areas they may need to consi…

Inflation, Immigration and the Housing Crisis
With a recent 4CRB show devoted to these hot topics, Troy was keen to delve a little deeper and talk through how these issues affect clients. Brooke Riewoldt joins the team again to share insights into how she feels about the property market and options available for those wanting to help children…