17 retirement mistakes Australians still make

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, Owen Rask puts Drew Meredith on the spot with a rapid-fire challenge: name the retirement mistakes Australians keep making before they quietly cost serious money. What follows is a practical checklist covering longevity risk, inflation, poor diversification, not reviewing super often enough, taking the wrong level of risk, carrying debt for too long, missing pension opportunities, overthinking aged care and even helping adult kids more than your plan can afford. From there, the conversation widens into the market issues shaping retirement portfolios right now. Owen and Drew unpack what higher bond yields actually mean for income-seeking investors, why bonds can suddenly look more attractive relative to shares, and how falling property prices might create both hesitation and opportunity. They also touch on private credit, the role of realistic budgeting, and the danger of assuming your retirement spending will follow a straight line. The final stretch takes on the broader investing backdrop, including Apple, AI capex and the latest bubble debate, but the heart of this episode is still simple: avoid the big retirement errors before they become expensive ones. If you want clearer thinking on retirement income, portfolio construction and the trade-offs investors face when rates stay higher for longer, this episode is well worth your time. Episode resources – Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset” – Speak with the Rask Advice team – Ask a question (select the Finance podcast) Episode resources – Speak with the Rask Advice team – Ask a question (select the Investors podcast) Show partner resources – ETF investor? Go beyond ordinary with Global X: View all funds – Join Pearler using the code "RASKSWITCH" and get $32 of Pearler Credit – Whatever comes next for your business, power it with Stripe Rask resources – All services – Financial Planning – Invest with us – Access Show Notes – Ask a question – We love feedback! Follow us on social media – Instagram: @rask.invest – TikTok: @rask.invest Disclaimer The information in this episode is provided by The Rask Group Pty Ltd and contains general financial product advice only. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting, consider whether the information is appropriate for you and consider seeking personal advice from a licensed financial adviser. You can read our Financial Services Guide at www.rask.com.au/fsg. If a financial product is mentioned, consider the relevant PDS and TMD, where applicable, before making any financial decision. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns are not guaranteed and capital may be at risk. The Rask Group Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1280930 of Rask Licensing Pty Ltd, AFSL 563 907. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices