In this episode of The Grass is Greener, Tim welcomes Evguenia Rutkowski, a passionate financial adviser specialising in retirement and pre-retirement planning.

Evguenia shares her insights on superannuation strategies, especially for women navigating financial transitions like divorce or late-career planning.

In this short but powerful episode, we dive into the critical topic of Binding Death Nominations (BDBN) and why they matter for your superannuation. Unlike your will, your super doesn’t automatically go to your chosen beneficiaries unless you’ve completed a valid BDBN.

In this heartfelt episode, Helen Nolan (CEO) shares the origin and impact of the Shane Warne Legacy, a foundation launched in honour of the late cricket legend. Helen recounts how the foundation began with a dream and quickly grew into Australia’s largest health screening event.

In this episode, we chat to Jenny Pearse (Marketing Consultant) and Nadia Docker (Compliance Expert) - to unpack what really matters when choosing a Financial Adviser.

From communication style and credentials to compliance, scams, and digital presence, this conversation is packed with practical tips and real-world insights.

In this episode, Vanguard's Senior Investment Specialist, Libby Newman returns to share her deep expertise in investments, index funds, and Vanguard’s long-term philosophy. She explains how index funds offer broad market exposure and why they’re a smart starting point for investors.

In this solo episode of The Grass is Greener, host Tim Henry dives into the essentials of superannuation and why it's time to take charge of your financial future.

From recent controversies involving Shield and First Guardian to practical steps for checking your super via myGov, Tim breaks down the myths, the mechanics, and the must-dos.

In this episode, we sit down with Suzanne Alexander, founder of Mindful Finances, to explore the deep connection between money, emotions, and personal values.

Suzanne shares her journey from farm life to financial advisor and how her passion for understanding the psychology of money led her to redefine wealth.

In this episode, we sit down with Lucy Percy, estate planning lawyer and founder of Head and Heart Estate Planning, to explore the powerful benefits of a Testamentary Trust Will and how it differs from a standard Will.

The process of divorce can be a challenging one, of course this differs for everyone. What are the specific things that confront people (especially women) when they start to divorce? How do you move forward positively and with more confidence despite undertaking this sometimes time arduous process.

Heidi Schwegler from AFS Financial and Jordan Vaka from Planning Solo discuss these challenges and provide valuable insights for people at any point in the divorce process.

Do you have any form of Life Insurance? If you do, how does it align with your current stage of life?

Our needs for Life insurance evolve as we move through different stages. Serena West is a Financial Adviser with MBS insurance and comes on to discuss the various types of Life Insurance and how the need for these may change throughout your life.

As we watch our parents age, it becomes clear that ageing is a natural part of life, bringing inevitable changes. While we can’t control every aspect, we can take proactive steps to support them with a well-structured plan that aligns with their vision for ageing gracefully.

Each year Futurity Investment Group publishes a comprehensive report on the Cost of Education across Australia.

The report not only survey's parents about their spending behaviour but also how they are feeling how the costs and managed within their own situation.

We all have many life & family goals. Some of these are out on the mid-to-long term horizon.

Have you considered how you will fund these goals? Refinancing via your mortgage is a very solid option. Michael Lawes from Circle Finance Group talks us through the opportunities presented by Refinancing and the importance of being proactive with your planning!

In this episode, Tim chats to Kim Payne about the concept of "Vision" and its profound impact on our lives.

Kim discusses how having a strong and connected vision can inspire and motivate individuals, while the absence of a clear vision can lead to feelings of uncertainty.

What changes are you wanting to make in your life in 2025? Need some inspiration to get started?

At this time of year, many of us reflect on our own fitness or levels of physical activity and set intentions for the year ahead.

On 12 September 2024 the Government responded to the Aged Care Taskforce and introduced the Aged Care Bill 2024 into Parliament.

The aged care reforms will make significant changes to the cost of residential aged care and home care from 1 July 2025.

Shaun Ganguly is the founder of Aged Care Financial Planning specialising in Aged Care Financial Advice.

Do you have a Gen Z child (or adult)?

It is likely that Superannuation will be a vital and large component of their wealth in 30,40,50 years' time. However, there is a very large segment of Gen Z that haven't engaged with their Super at all.

'Successful investing is about managing risk, not avoiding it'

The world is going through a huge phase of adjustment right now. It might feel like a dangerous time and you might feel unsafe being exposed to any perceived or real 'risk'.

The Sandwich Generation refers to those in their 50's and 60's who are 'sandwiched' between their young adult children on one side and their ageing parents on the other.

Just when they thought life might have been getting easier, they find themselves with a lot to think about - including their own retirement!

"I am interested in Ethical Investing but it's too late for me".

As a financial adviser, I have heard this comment made many times. As you approach retirement you might wonder if its a reckless move to realign your investment values in the latter stages of your working career (or perhaps even once retired).