The Strategy Stacker - Luke Talks Money

What are the costs of a self managed super fund? Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 3 April 2020 and the topic: Costs of a self managed super fund.  In today’s topic we continue the to take a closer look at self managed superannuation funds. In part 1, … Luke on 2CC – Costs of a Self Managed Super Fund – Part 4 Read More »

What are the benefits of a self managed super fund? Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 27 March 2020 and the topic: Benefits of a self managed super fund. They begin the discussion though about the ongoing Covid-19 crisis and the financial impact it’s having on many Australian … Luke on 2CC – Benefits of a Self Managed Super Fund – Part 3 Read More »

How do you run a self managed super fund? Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 20 March 2020. Covid-19 Financial discussion In this episode Financial Planner Luke Smith joins Leon from 2CC via telephone given the new social distancing requirements that have come into play. They start the … Luke on 2CC – Running a Self Managed Super Fund – Part 2 Read More »

What should you know before setting up a SMSF? Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 13 March 2020. In this episode Financial Planner Luke Smith joins Leon from 2CC take a closer look at self managed super funds and specifically how to set one up. It’s been a … Luke on 2CC – How to set up a Self Managed Super Fund – Part 1 Read More »

What should you know about current share market volatility? Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 6 March 2020. Stock market volatility continues to be front and centre of finance news but Australia has enjoyed many years of economic growth. This probably makes the current share market volatility seem … Luke on 2CC – Share Market Volatility and Covid-19 Read More »

Is it better to repay the home loan quicker or make contributions to your super? Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 28 February 2020. Luke and Leon begin the show by reflecting on what’s been happening with stock markets given Covid 19, and the importance of keeping a … Luke on 2CC – Mortgage versus Super? Read More »

Do you know how your PSS Pension works? Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 21 February 2020. PSS stands for Public Sector Superannuation and it’s a defined benefit scheme. It’s a special kind of superfund found in the Public Service in Canberra and it’s closed to new members. … Luke on 2CC – Let’s look at PSS Pension – Government Super Read More »

Do you really need to give up your profession in order to retire? Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 14 February 2020. Retirement is very different from our parents and indeed our grandparents generations. In the latest podcast, Luke and Leon continue to explore what retirement looks like … Luke on 2CC – Can you work after retirement? Read More »

SMSF is just another kind of super structure to save for retirement Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 7 February 2020. In the latest podcast, Luke and Leon explore self managed superannuation. It’s a poorly understood retirement savings vehicle and it probably needs a better name. It can … Luke on 2CC – Self Managed Super Funds Read More »

Retirement isn’t an age and attitudes to retirement have changed Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 31 January 2020. Sadly the fires to the south and east of Canberra continue, so this podcast is a little shorter than usual given 2CC fire updates. In the latest podcast, Luke … Luke on 2CC – How to Live Well in Retirement Read More »

Making the most of your retirement options provides peace of mind Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 24 January 2020. What a year it’s been. The podcast kicks off with Luke and Leon reflecting about the state of the world and how nice it would be for things … Luke on 2CC – Thinking about retirement and comparing pensions Read More »

Knowing the process makes getting insurance cover easier Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 17 January 2020. The podcast kicks off with Luke talking about how understanding the process for insurance cover makes the process easier, and helps you get the right cover for your needs and situation. … Luke on 2CC – What to consider before seeking insurance Read More »

Now’s a great time to check what your super is doing & seek advice Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 10 January 2020. The podcast kicks off with Luke and Leon talking about how superannuation rules keep changing and the current environment leaves many of us feeling like … Luke on 2CC – Comparing Super Funds Read More »

Ensure your income is protected in 2020 with a sound policy Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 3 January 2020. Happy New Year. The podcast kicks off with Luke sharing his own experience amongst the bushfires sleeping on a basketball court. A shout out to the amazing volunteers … Luke on 2CC – Income Protection Insurance Read More »

Happy 2020, here’s some tips to make it an even better one! Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 27 December 2019. We hope you’re enjoying the holidays if you’re taking them and that Christmas was fun filled. In the latest podcast, Luke shares a stack of 2020 New … Luke on 2CC – 2020 New Year Goals Read More »

Have a great Christmas without the January hangover Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 20 December 2019. It’s a busy time of year. But can you have a great Christmas without regretting the January credit card bill? Luke joins 2CC with some tips and tricks for managing holiday … Luke on 2CC – The tale of Christmas and the Credit Card Read More »

Have you set up some automatic investment behaviours? Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 13 December 2019. Following on from last weeks show about budgeting, Luke takes a closer look about how we set up some good investment behaviours from the savings we make. Automation helps get things … Luke on 2CC – Investment behaviour Read More »

Rewarding yourself for achieving a goal is an important part of budgeting Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 6 December 2019. How’s your budgeting going? Can you manage your money better without it being a huge chore? In this podcast, Luke takes a closer look about how we … Luke on 2CC – Budgeting Read More »

What should you think about before investing in shares? Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 29 November 2019. When many people thinking about investing, they immediately think about shares. But there’s a lot of misconceptions about share investments. In this podcast, Luke takes a deep dive into shares. … Luke on 2CC – Investing in Shares Read More »

Should you hold life insurance inside or outside of super? Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM. The Money Show aired on Friday 22 November 2019. Did you know what kinds of insurance your super fund has? Should you hold cover inside or outside of your fund? They’re important questions which could cost you more … Luke on 2CC – Life insurance and superannuation Read More »