Need to move a parent or loved one into residential aged care? Glen James and financial adviser Nathan Fradley explain the four types of fees, what changes from 1 November 2025 and different ways to pay for aged care. They cover:

👉 the first steps in seeking aged care support

👉🏼 four key fees: accommodation (RAD/DAP), basic daily, means-tested & additional services

👉🏽 changes from 1 November 2025

👉🏽 why you don’t have to sell the family home straight away

👉🏾 updating Centrelink to avoid surprise bills

👉🏿 why lending money to a parent can backfire

👉🏻 case study: $1.6m home, $20k cash, $69k annual care costs

👉 options & strategies for funding aged care

👉🏼 strategies for couples when only one partner needs care

Connect with Nathan: https://www.nathanfradley.com.au/

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Xg1tGdw8Y2s

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Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.

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Glen James is joined by independent financial adviser Nathan Fradley to cover the big question: how much money do you actually need to retire in Australia? They cover:

👉 Centrelink income vs assets test

👉🏼 super balances vs pension payments

👉🏽 retirement psychology & fear of spending

👉🏾 ASFA standards for comfortable vs modest lifestyles

👉🏿 case studies: $500k, $1m and $2m portfolios

👉🏻 modelling returns, inflation & drawdown rates

👉 tips for the last 10 years before retirement

Nathan's website: https://www.nathanfradley.com.au/

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qgsEdKGglOk

Nathan's website: https://www.nathanfradley.com.au/

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Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.

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In this episode, Glen is joined by financial adviser Nathan Fradley to unpack the often-misunderstood “granny flat provision” also known as a granny flat interest or right. They chat about how Centrelink assesses these arrangements, when they can work well, a real case study, plus risks to watch out for. The cover:

👉 what a granny flat right actually is & how Centrelink assesses it

👉🏼 homeowner vs non-homeowner rules explained

👉🏽 the “reasonable test” and how much you can contribute

👉🏾 gifting vs deprived assets

👉🏿 real case study - Gail & Peter sell their home and move in with kids

👉🏻 benefits when the arrangement works well

👉 key risks - contracts, estate planning & family conflict

👉🏼 tricky scenarios (multiple kids, new partners, family law issues)

👉🏽 the five-year rule and what happens if arrangements end early

👉🏾 when granny flat provisions may or may not be right for you

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/9yMKFP4706s

Nathan's website: https://www.nathanfradley.com.au/

The case study: https://www.nathanfradley.com.au/post/an-introduction-to-using-granny-flat-rights

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In this episode Glen and Martin unpack your questions:

👉 should you change your super investment strategy when the markets are volatile

👉🏼 inheriting property and CGT rules after 2 years

👉🏽 strategies to reduce tax when selling inherited property

👉🏾 how the 6-year rule works if you rent out your PPOR

👉🏿 what the transfer balance cap means in retirement planning

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In today’s episode, Glen and Martin unpack:

👉 how the Centrelink work bonus test works

👉🏼 member-directed super options like Choice Plus

👉🏾 their thoughts on DIY'ing your super investments

👉🏻 super strategies when one partner is 7 years younger

👉🏿 how much do you need to self fund in retirement?

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The productivity commission roundtable was held last week in Canberra. To discuss what was on the table, Glen is joined by Allegra Spender, Independent Member for Wentworth, so you can stay up to date. They talk about:

👉 the context of the productivity commission roundtable

👉🏼 Allegra Spender's background and her current role

👉🏽 what the productivity commission roundtable was focused on

👉🏾 the training levy topic brought to the table

👉🏿 the building and construction code discussion

👉🏻 the topic of tax reform and the views shared

👉 intergenerational financial inequality

👉🏼 the housing crisis and what impacts it

👉🏽 what's next on the agenda?

This was recorded on Wednesday 27 August.

Here was the previous episode with Allegra Spender: https://shows.acast.com/my-millennial-money/episodes/638c

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In today's Q&A, Glen and Martin discuss:

👉🏻 should you sell inherited shares and buy ETFs? Plus SRN, HIN and CHESS sponsorship explained

👉 extra non-concessional contributions vs paying down the mortgage

👉🏼 can I still salary sacrifice up to the $30k cap even if my super balance is over $500k

👉🏽 retire with an IP or sell IP and put money in super?

Watch the 'money by age' mini-series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQW_VRWNC0jTfzNGxPpfuwdot5SE5GMlj&si=rHczkiFPbiZReCsz

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In this 2-part mini series, Glen is joined by Justin Bott, a Community Information Officer from Services Australia to unpack everything around the Centrelink age pension. In part 2, Glen and Justin discuss what you need to know about living on the pension, touching on:

👉🏾 changes you must tell Centrelink within 14 days

👉🏿 how working affects your pension and tax

👉🏻 gifting limits and their impact on payments

👉 what deeming is and how it’s calculated

👉🏼 travelling overseas and the portability rules

👉🏽 how super interacts with your pension eligibility

Check out part 1 'getting ready to claim' here: https://youtu.be/gdUtPARt5I0

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Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Symo Interactive Pty Ltd trading as Retire Right Australia & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.Martin McGrath, Financial Edge Group and their employed financial advisers are authorised representatives of Synchron Advice AFSL 243313.

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