The Runway to Retirement podcast, hosted by Rob McGregor, explores a wide range of topics related to retirement planning and financial wellbeing.
Each week, Rob discusses themes such as managing investments, understanding economic trends, creating sustainable income streams, and common challenges faced on the path to retirement.
The podcast aims to provide listeners with valuable insights and perspectives to help them better understand the complexities of preparing for and enjoying retirement. Whether you are beginning to consider your retirement options or already navigating this phase, Runway to Retirement offers thoughtful conversations to support your financial awareness and confidence.
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How Much Do you Actually Need to Retire in Australia?
Welcome back to the Runway to Retirement Podcast, Episode 24.
In this episode, Rob McGregor explores one of the biggest questions people ask as they approach retirement. How much do you actually need to retire comfortably in Australia?
Rob explains why there is no single retirement number that works for everyone, even though people often look for simple answers such as whether one million dollars is enough, whether they can retire at sixty, or how much income they will need each year.
Using practical examples, current retirement lifestyle figures, and the same planning principles he has used with clients for more than thirty years, Rob shows how your retirement number depends on far more than your super balance. It also depends on how much you want to spend, how long your money needs to last, whether you expect to receive an inheritance, what you plan to do with your home, the investment returns you achieve, and the lifestyle you want to enjoy.
You will also hear how different levels of retirement spending can affect the amount of capital you need, why singles and couples require different budgets, and how the trade off between working longer and spending less can shape your final decision.
It is a practical and reassuring discussion that moves beyond averages and rules of thumb, helping you think more clearly about the retirement lifestyle you want and the amount of money required to support it.
Each week, Runway to Retirement explores what it means to build a secure and enjoyable retirement. Whether you are just starting to plan or already well on your way, we are here to share practical insights that help you make better decisions and feel more confident about your future.
Learn more on our website:
https://www.runwaytoretirement.com.au
Download our free guide The 5 Essential Steps to an Awesome Retirement here bonus walkthrough video:
https://www.runwaytoretirement.com.au/5ESARChecklist
Access our How Much Calculator to understand your retirement income needs:
https://www.runwaytoretirement.com.au/howmuchworkshop
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4 Jun 2026
What Future Retirees Need to Know About the Federal Budget
Welcome back to the Runway to Retirement Podcast, Episode 23.
It's been a little while since our last episode. Over the past few months, we've been busy building new tools, resources, and courses designed to help people create their own retirement plans with confidence. Now we're excited to be back behind the microphone.
To kick things off, we're doing something a little different.
Recently, Rob McGregor presented to the Australian Independent Retirees Association, sharing his thoughts on the latest Federal Budget and what the proposed changes mean.
While much of the media coverage focuses on politics and headlines, Rob takes a practical approach. He explores the proposed changes to capital gains tax, family trusts, superannuation, and investment structures, and explains why these issues matter long before you actually retire.
You will learn why ownership structures can have a significant impact on long term wealth, why superannuation continues to be one of the most attractive environments for retirement savings, and why reviewing your strategy regularly is becoming increasingly important as governments continue to change the rules.
It is a practical discussion that helps you understand the bigger picture.
Each Week Runway to Retirement will be exploring what it means for your journey toward a secure and enjoyable retirement. Whether you're just starting to plan or already on your way, we're here to share insights and perspectives to help you feel more confident about your future.
Learn more on our website:
https://www.runwaytoretirement.com.au
Download our free guide The 5 Essential Steps to an Awesome Retirement here bonus walkthrough video:
https://www.runwaytoretirement.com.au/5ESARChecklist
Access our How Much Calculator to understand your retirement income needs:
https://www.runwaytoretirement.com.au/howmuchworkshop
COMING SOON Build Your Financial Plan Over a Weekend. Leverage smart strategies for your unique situation, retire with confidence and style.
31 Mar 2026
You Might Not Need to Sell Anything to Retire
Welcome back to the Runway to Retirement Podcast, Episode 22
In this episode, Rob McGregor walks through a real life case study that highlights one of the most powerful ideas in retirement planning. Looking at the full picture.
He shares the story of a couple who believed they needed to sell assets they loved, including their home or lifestyle assets, just to make retirement work.
By stepping back and understanding all the moving parts in their situation, including super, property, lifestyle goals and even future inheritance, Rob shows how a flexible plan can completely change the outcome.
You will learn how to think about different assets at different stages of retirement, how to identify the key levers available to you, and why focusing on just one part of your finances can lead to the wrong decisions.
It is a practical example of how good planning can help you keep what matters most, while still building a confident and sustainable retirement.
Each week, Runway to Retirement explores what it means to create a secure and enjoyable future. Whether you are just starting or already on your way, we are here to help you feel more confident about your next stage.
Learn more on our website:
https://www.runwaytoretirement.com.au
Download our free guide The 5 Essential Steps to an Awesome Retirement here bonus walkthrough video:
https://www.runwaytoretirement.com.au/5ESARChecklist
Access our How Much Calculator to understand your retirement income needs:
https://www.runwaytoretirement.com.au/howmuchworkshop
COMING SOON Build Your Financial Plan Over a Weekend. Leverage smart strategies for your unique situation, retire with confidence and style.
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