In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith, from Wattle Partners, and James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth answer your most important questions on retirement. Get retirement advice: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Ask a question (select the Retirement podcast): https://bit.ly/3QtiY00  Topics covered today: Optimal use of annual leave as you approach retirement How to pay your mortgage sooner and be debt-free A runthrough of taxable and tax-free super components Age differences for couples and how it may affect their retirement plans Preparing for a very lean retirementTaking out a mortgage vs renting in your later years Resources for this episode: Drew on LinkedIn James on LinkedIn ~~ Resources for the show ~~ Get retirement advice: https://bit.ly/R-plan Ask a question (select the Retirement podcast): https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Invest with Rask: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access all episodes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check Accounting: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg