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Back to EpisodesA Free NZ Retirement Seminar With Real-World Options
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Retirement can sneak up on you, not because you weren’t paying attention, but because the rules keep changing. Rising inflation, higher petrol prices, and a cost of living crunch mean NZ Super doesn’t stretch the way many people expected. James joins me to talk about why we’re putting on a free seminar for people thinking about retirement, and why we’re so focused on practical options you can actually use, not vague advice you’ve heard a hundred times before.
We walk through the expert line-up and the questions we keep hearing from people in their 50s, 60s, and beyond: What does smart retirement investing look like now? When does downsizing make sense, and what should you watch for with property decisions? How do succession planning, wills, and enduring power of attorney protect your independence and your family? And where do reverse mortgages fit in New Zealand when you’re house rich but cashflow tight? We also share why bringing all of these perspectives together matters, because most people don’t need more noise, they need a clear starting point.
The most personal part of the chat is the wake-up call that happens when you see how quickly life can change from the late 70s into the 80s. It’s a reminder to plan while you still have choices and energy, so you can fund the moments that matter and keep a buffer for whatever comes next. If you want clearer retirement planning, straightforward financial advice, and a realistic look at reverse mortgages in NZ, you’ll get a lot out of this one. Subscribe, share it with a friend who’s over 50, and leave a review letting us know what retirement question you want answered next.
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