Navigating the Australian Age Pension System

Just as the name of this podcast implies, retirement is often more about the simple pleasures than the big, costly dreams we might have imagined during our working years. This week we welcome Rachael Todman to the podcast! As a Financial Adviser and partner at Consortium Private Wealth and brings her wealth of knowledge to the table with Rob to discuss all things retirement and retirement spending. To view the video version of this episode visit https://youtu.be/eD-V1n4FJMk?si=6si55qqs8xkQBiFv Robert Goudie, CFP, GradDipFP (ASIC Reg 235974) and Amy Lehmann, BBus (FinPlan), BBus (Acc) (ASIC Reg 1292710), are authorised representatives of Consortium Private Wealth Pty Ltd | ABN 74 616 250 965 AFS Licence 495401. 

Dive into the strategies of borrowing for investment in our latest episode! From margin loans to leveraging home equity, we explore the benefits and risks, emphasising smart financial decisions over tax considerations. Tune in for key insights to level up your investment game! Robert Goudie, CFP, GradDipFP (ASIC Reg 235974) and Amy Lehmann, BBus (FinPlan), BBus (Acc) (ASIC Reg 1292710), are authorised representatives of Consortium Private Wealth Pty Ltd | ABN 74 616 250 965 AFS Licence 495401. 

In this episode, we explore HUB24 (ASX: HUB), a $5.9 billion diversified financial services business known for its cutting-edge platform solutions and cloud-based technology. With a 7.5% share of the Australian platform market, HUB24 is a rising competitor against larger providers averaging 14% each. We discuss HUB24’s impressive growth, including a staggering 6,319% return over 10 years and an 875% increase in dividends since 2019. With a strong balance sheet and a debt-to-equity ratio of just 5.8%, the company is well-positioned for continued expansion, including recent acquisitions like myprosperity. Tune in to hear financial insights, analyst valuations, and key takeaways on HUB24’s economic moat, financial health, and future performance, along with the latest news and leadership highlights. Please Note: This is not a buy, nor sell, recommendation. This is general information only. Robert Goudie, CFP, GradDipFP (ASIC Reg 235974) and Rachael Todman, GradDipFP (ASIC Reg 1270413), are authorised representatives of Consortium Private Wealth Pty Ltd | ABN 74 616 250 965 AFS Licence 495401. 

This week we said goodbye to tech stock Altium from the Australian share market as its buyout by Renesas was officially completed… As a result, large cash payouts have been received by Altium shareholders. So, what’s the next step if you receive a substantial cash payout from an investment? Should you invest in the currently high ASX, or leave the cash in the bank? Rob & Amy share some smart alternate options to consider while the ASX is trading high.  To view the video version of this episode visit https://youtu.be/U-LhtxZJTys?si=3lfPLZciVxyuUem_ Robert Goudie, CFP, GradDipFP (ASIC Reg 235974) and Amy Lehmann, BBus (FinPlan), BBus (Acc) (ASIC Reg 1292710), are authorised representatives of Consortium Private Wealth Pty Ltd | ABN 74 616 250 965 AFS Licence 495401.