Prime Time with Bec Wilson

Throughout June, I’ve teamed up with Aware Super to bring you a special series: The Ultimate Guide to the New Rhythm of Retirement. We’re exploring how we actually want to live, work and fund our second half of life.
Each episode, I'll chat to experts and hear from real life Prime Timer's about how to prepare for and embrace the next phase.
In this first episode, we’re tackling the 'soft launch.' How do you transition from full time work to a lifestyle that offers more freedom without losing your paycheck, or your mind, overnight?
I’m joined by Bambi Price, founder of War on Wasted Talent, to discuss how to navigate midlife career pivots and beat ageism in the workplace. Then I chat to Peter Hogg, General Manager of Guidance & Advice at Aware Super, to break down the financial mechanics of scaling back, ensuring your money works as hard as you do during this transition.
Over the next month, we’re diving into:
The Soft Launch: Mastering the transition from full-time to part-time work
Finding Your ‘New You’: How to inject fresh purpose and identity into life after work
Funding the Dream: Practical strategies to ensure your bank balance matches your lifestyle ambitions
This podcast was brought to you by Aware Super Pty Ltd, trustee of Aware Super. Members can get advice on broader needs for a fee. Consider if Aware Super is right for you and find the PDS and TMD on their website.
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In this month's very special edition of the Prime Book Club, I sit down with The Hon. Bob Carr to talk about his deeply personal memoir, 'Bring Back Yesterday: On losing the love of my life, and doing what it takes to survive'
It's a soul searing account of the sudden passing of his beloved wife of 50 years, Helena.
You can find Bob's book at all good retailers and online here: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Bob-Carr-Bring-Back-Yesterday-9781761473135
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We are officially in the race to the end of financial year! In this episode, I chat to regular guest & financial planner Paul Benson to cut through the noise and give you the essential EOFY checklist.
I also check in with Peter Hogg from Aware Super to explain catch-up contributions & why they matter at this time of year.
We discuss:
Impact of the 2026 budget announcement

Why your Super is the 'only game in town'

The concessional cap

The power of catch-up contributions

CGT

Risk sequencing in midlife

The death of the family trust

Insurance audits within super

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Today, I'm getting personal. Turning 50 this year has been a major wake-up call for my health, and a reminder to check the systems I have in place to support me as I age, starting with my health insurance.
In this episode, I chat to renowned GP Dr. Ginni Mansberg about the midlife changes we should all be preparing for, and Lenette Gear from Australian Unity, to explain exactly how our health cover should be working for us in the next phase of life.
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The 2026 Federal Budget just fundamentally changed the way middle Australians build wealth, effectively tearing up the investment playbook we’ve followed for decades. I’m joined by David Lane, Senior Financial Adviser at Ord Minnett, to unpack exactly how these new tax rules on property and capital gains will hit your retirement plans and what you need to do right now to protect your future.
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