Netplan - Australian Retirement Advice
by Nick Bruining - Netplan
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Increases to Centrelink Means test thresholds and why Millionaires…
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About this podcast
netplan.com.au is Australia's home for online retirement planning advice. Headed by one of Australia's leading independent and licensed financial advisers, Nick Bruining, with over 33 years of experience he's making it more cost effective and less confusing to retire in Australia.
NS Financial Pty Ltd Trading as Netplan, holds an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL). AFSL 539778
Netplan provides General Financial Advice only, which is not personal financial advice. Personal financial advice takes your individual circumstances into account when making recommendations.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 42 episodes
- Increases to Centrelink Means test thresholds and why Millionaires now qualify. · 10 minA home-owning couple can now have $1 Million plus in assets other than the family home and still qualify for a part age pension! In this episode, we explain the July 1 changes to…
- Compulsory super increasing and what happens when you exceed the caps? · 12 minIn this episode, we explain the increase to compulsory super due to kick in on July 1 and how the definition of who's eligible is very broad. Just because you're a contractor…
- Radio: ABC Mornings Money Matters with Nadia Mitsopoulos · 15 minWe field questions from listeners regarding super, the pension and tax.
- Radio: ABC Nightlife with Chris Taylor June 3, 2025 · 44 minAcross Australia on ABC's Nightlife program with Chris Taylor (Of The Chaser fame) filling in for Phil Clark. In this episode we deal with listener's questions ranging form what…
- Your final expense: Funerals and how some, could get the government to pick up the bill · 12 minIts an inevitable expense. How much will it cost and what can you do, to ease the pressure on your loved ones and the hip-pocket. We explain how a means tested pensioner, can…
- Reverse Mortgages explained and a low cost government alternative · 8 minIn this episode we explain how a reverse mortgage works and who they're suited to. Importantly, we explain a low cost government alternative that charges LESS THAN HALF the…
- Radio: ABC Nightlife with Phillip Clark = FIXED ! · 50 minSorry, an earlier version of this podcast had a period of silence at the beginning. That's now fixed The most recent Nightlife with Philip Clark on ABC Local Radio across…
- The ALP Tax policies that are set to become law. · 9 minThe election's over and with such a comprehensive result, the announcements made during the campaign are set to become law. From new taxes on super, nasty changes to tax…
- Retirement Village Exit fees impacting your aged care choices · 8 minWe explain in simple terms, why you need to consider the financial arrangements surrounding retirement villages and aged care costs. The bottom line here is that retirement…
- The issue with unlisted assets in super. · 10 minHeavily used by Industry super funds, we explain the potential pitfalls for someone approaching retirement with a super fund, heavily exposed to unlisted assets. In the current…
- Comprehensive overview of Aged Care and the major changes to apply from July 1, 2025 · 19 minThis meaty episode provides an overview of how the system works and how you can get better bang for your buck if you're using a Government funded home care package. We also…
- Radio: ABC Nightlife Finance with Nick Bruining & Phillip Clark · 50 minIn this episode we chat about markets, Super, Tax, Death Benefits, Centrelink and answer questions from callers all over Australia.,
- Radio: Federal Budget Analysis with ABC Radio's Nadia Mitsopoulos · 26 minLive radio on the ABC Mornings Statewide program, after the budget, where we explain what's happened and take listener's calls.
- Market Turmoil ! What NOT to do and why you might get more from Centrelink · 11 minWith some share-markets now in "correction" territory, we explain what you shouldn't do in times like this. We provide some solid reasons why you should still sleep tonight and…
- Centrelink March '25 Rate Increases- many more now qualify · 11 minCentrelink payment rates increase on March 20 with a spin off effect in that many more senior Aussies will now qualify for a part-pension for the first time. That's because the…
- UK State Pensions for Aussies · 12 minIf you ever worked in the UK, this is a must listen. The UK State Pension is a non mean-tested benefit which really is, money for jam. Backed by His Majesty's Government, learn…
- Radio: Listeners Question Super Downsizer and other Contributions · 9 minHow about a strategy where you buy a swanky apartment now, negatively gear the property until you retire, and then move in. You sell your existing home and dump the proceeds into…
- Radio: Listeners Questions on Philip Clark's Nightlife · 50 minA very busy session with questions ranging from Superannuation to Aged Care. Listen in, you're sure to learn something new.
- Radio: Listeners Questions on ABC Radio Mornings with Nadia Mitsopoulos · 14 min · Episode 21A range of questions regarding Superannuation, Retirement, Tax and Pensions. The usual mix !
- A new MyGov Scam and how to avoid it · 7 minWe reveal a new scam that appears to catch out even the tech savvy. A clever way of stealing your ID to access your MyGov data. A must-listen for any one making heavy use of the…
