Australian Retirement Podcast

Rask

Retirement Planning

Superannuation

Investment Strategies

Retirement

Age Pension

Financial Advice

Financial Planning

Interest Rates

Australia

Financial Advisors

Estate Planning

Taxation

Financial Literacy

Capital Gains Tax

Financial Advisory

Behavioral Finance

Bond Market

PIMCO

Fixed Income

Debt Management

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. Get retirement advice: htt... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	118	Founded	2 years ago
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ASIC’s adviser-fee crackdown: what retirees should ask before paying for advice

In this episode of Australian Retirement Podcast, Drew Meredith and James O'Reilly unpack ASIC’s latest report into adviser fees and the growing pressure on super platforms to prove clients are getting fair value. It’s a timely conversation for retir... more

6 Aug 2026 • 41 min

Cash ETFs, term deposits & retirement income with Kanish Chugh from PIMCO

In this episode of Australian Retirement Podcast, Owen Rask sits down with Kanish Chugh, Head of ETF Sales at PIMCO Australia, to unpack why higher interest rates are changing the case for defensive assets. They explore why bonds are no longer the 'b... more

30 Jul 2026 • 49 min • Most popular

3 doomsday scenarios every retiree should understand

Australian Retirement Podcast hosts James O'Reilly and Drew Meredith step away from base-case planning and ask a harder question: what could genuinely go wrong for retirees if markets stop behaving?

They unpack three plausible stress scenarios inves... more

23 Jul 2026 • 41 min

The CGT trap: CSL, property and super in retirement

Australian Retirement Podcast hosts James O'Reilly and Drew Meredith tackle a problem that quietly traps a lot of retirees and pre-retirees: when a great investment becomes too big to ignore, but selling feels impossible because of capital gains tax.... more

16 Jul 2026 • 39 min

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Kanish Chugh

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Episode: Cash ETFs, term deposits & retirement income with Kanish Chugh from PIMCO

Caite Brewer

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Andrew Bragg

Senator, Liberal Party; shadow minister for housing and environment

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Episode: Senator Andrew Bragg on housing, tax and Australia’s productivity problem

Rob Mead

Portfolio Manager at PIMCO with extensive experience in fixed income investments

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Episode: The best opportunity in 20 years? PIMCO's Rob Mead on bond investing, timing & market conditions

Chris Bedingfield

Managing Director at Quay Global Investors

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Episode: Why global REITs may be the most overlooked opportunity with Chris Bedingfield

David Gardner

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Episode: David Gardner, 6 traits to beat the market, rule breakers & legacy

Bec Wilson

Founder of Epic Retirement, author, and media personality

Epic Retirement

Episode: Bec Wilson & why retirement isn’t the end goal

Aaditya Thakur

Portfolio manager at PIMCO

PIMCO

Episode: What do bond fund managers actually do? With Aaditya Thakur from PIMCO

Justin Bott

An expert from Services Australia with knowledge on the Age Pension

Services Australia

Episode: How to boost your Age Pension: top Centrelink strategies

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Drew Meredith

Host of The Australian Retirement Podcast

James O'Reilly

Co-host, financial adviser / Host of The Australian Retirement Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 217 ratings

Love this podcast
Completely obsessed with this channel even though I’m 40 (started listening 16 months ago) and won’t retire for at least 15 years. Your content is informative and delivered well you’ve made super and retirement interesting!! Learned so much listening to you guys. Keep up the great work!
Apple Podcasts
5
Getting tired of the rants
Australia6 months ago
Valuable, informative, friendly and clear - a must listen for me
This post cast is a fantastic service for the community. I am so glad I found it, I have curated and listened to at least half of the back episodes and enjoyed them all. The team cares and has fun and really gives good insight into all the demension of preparation for retirement.
Apple Podcasts
5
Geoff Costello
Australiaa year ago
So motivated to plan my retirement!
I’m only 51 and probably won’t retire until I’m 65. But I’ve been really careless with my money up to this point and I’m ready to start getting my ducks in a row so I can plan to have a financially comfortable retirement. This podcast has really inspired me!
Apple Podcasts
5
Lumpy Beth Princess
Australiaa year ago
Only just started listening (little late to the party)
But, I will say, that as I approach (actually gone way past preservation age) retirement age I wish I had found this years ago.
Retirement planning and superannuation are simply too confusing for uneducated muppets like me.
Keep up the good work, I can heartily recommend this for EVERYBODY who is working and plans to retire one day.
Apple Podcasts
4
Trevor E
Australia2 years ago
Valuable Retirement Information
Accessible and friendly podcast with information relevant to a wide range of circumstances. Thanks guys!
Apple Podcasts
5
Rosalita100
Australia2 years ago

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Edifying and practical retirement guidance that makes complex topics approachable.

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Apple Podcasts	#41	Australia/Business
Apple Podcasts	#197	Philippines/Business

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Cash ETFs, term deposits & retirement income with Kanish Chugh from PIMCO

Q: Is now a better time to be in the fixed income markets than when rates were lower?

Yes. When rates are high, fixed income can provide meaningful income and the potential for price appreciation if and when rates move lower, making fixed income a more attractive ballast for portfolios.

FY27 planning: trust changes, Div 296 and what retirees should do next

Q: Could you please explain the implications of Div 296 for reversionary and non-reversionary pensions within an SMSF?

Div 296 interacts with transfer balance caps and reversionary arrangements. Reversionary pensions stay in the super environment but count toward the recipient's transfer balance cap, so higher balances may push you over the cap. The decision often depends on timing around 30 June vs 1 July to manage the balance and potential tax outcomes; generally, planners should consider how to allocate growth versus defensive assets inside and outside super to optimize after-tax outcomes.

3 doomsday scenarios every retiree should understand

Q: A Maverick asks about their mortgage and super balance: with combined 1.3 million in super, $90k left on the mortgage, and retirement planned in 2 years, should they aggressively pay down the mortgage or focus on super contributions?

In this scenario, given current high mortgage rates and long retirement horizon, paying down debt offers a guaranteed return and flexibility. However, maintain super contributions to preserve long-term growth, keep an offset facility if it makes sense, and balance between reducing debt and saving for retirement so you can retire comfortably with optionality.

3 doomsday scenarios every retiree should understand

Q: My father recently passed away and I've inherited approximately $500,000 at age 60. I'm still working part-time, have around $250,000 in super, no mortgage and roughly $70,000 sitting in cash already. What should I do?

Prioritize understanding your retirement lifestyle and goals, balance keeping flexibility with growth, and consider paying down any debt first or boosting super for future drawdowns, while preserving options to enjoy life now. If debt-free retirement is possible or nearly so, focus on reducing financial risk and ensuring a sustainable, tax-advantaged path through super, with a mix of cash for liquidity.

Why advice takes ten weeks, and how to test-drive your retirement budget

Q: What are the benefits of test driving my retirement budget now, and how much buffer should I include for health care costs before qualifying for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card?

Test driving your budget helps reveal true spending, pressures from lifestyle choices, and the real gap between income and required expenses in retirement. It encourages faster decision-making, highlights where you can trim costs, and can prevent delaying retirement by showing the exact funding needed. As for health costs, a buffer should consider longer-term expectations beyond immediate pre-retirement needs, focusing on total costs across 10–20+ years rather than the single pre-retirement window to ensure the plan remains resilient.

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Broadly focused on practical retirement planning in Australia, this show covers superannuation, tax changes, investments, estate planning, aged care, and policy developments that affect retirees and near-retirees. Expect accessible explanations of complex rules, case-style scenarios, and Q&A segments that translate financial concepts into actionable steps. A distinctive strength is the mix of policy context with real-world finance advice, delivered in a friendly, pragmatic tone that aims to demystify retirement planning for a wide audience, from those just starting to save to those navigating the transition into retirement.

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1. Kanish Chugh
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3. Andrew Bragg
4. Rob Mead
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6. David Gardner
7. Bec Wilson
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