Prime Time with Bec Wilson
Episodes
Your FAQs answered by a financial advisor: With Paul Benson
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I bring YOUR most frequently asked finance questions directly to certified financial planner PAUL BENSON, from Guidance Financial Serv...
New study reveals one type of exercise could reduce dementia risk & BOOST cognitive power
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia and is rapidly approaching the number one spot. Most people in the second half of life star...
Navigating a midlife crisis: With Dr. Julie Hannan
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered if you were having a midlife crisis? And HOW you might navigate it and come out the other side a better version of yourself? In this epi...
How to get your hands on a retirement CASH bonus
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About 40 % of Aussie super funds are handing out cash bonuses at retirement, but each fund is handling it differently and it's important to understand...
"The BIG positives" for investors in the new financial year: With economist Shane Oliver
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the beginning of the new financial year, a clean slate for investors, funds and the economy. What really matters to Prime Timers is how they ar...
Balancing your kids’ expectation of inheritance and your own plans for an epic retirement
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Giving or loaning money to your kids may make a lot of sense financially, BUT there can be hidden costs. In this episode, I speak to Brian Herd, par...
Explaining ETFs: How retirees use them to invest for income & growth
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exchange Traded Funds, or ETF's, have been the investment BUZZWORD for a while now - especially in the world of financial influencers on social media....
Debunking the myths of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A special episode for the ladies. I chat to leading female health and menopause expert Dr. Ginni Mansberg to dispel the myths around Hormone Replacem...
The GOLDEN RULES of investment: With financial adviser Jamie Nemtsas
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to financial planner and expert in retirement wealth management Jamie Nemtsas, to uncover his essential and PRACTICAL rules of...
Tales from a truly EPIC retiree: Mike Chesworth
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Chesworth is a truly epic retiree. He's had a full and rewarding career, but the fun really started when he stepped down from his 9-5 and started...
The EOFY Checklist: With Financial Planner PAUL BENSON
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The End of Financial Year is just around the corner, so I catch up with Financial Planner Paul Benson to find out everything you need to know before J...
BONUS EPISODE: What's in the 2024 budget for PRIME TIMERS
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I've waded through the Federal Budget and made a summary of everything that will impact you. None of the noise, none of the nonsense, just the facts. ...
"Suddenly Single at Sixty": With Jo Peck
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to Jo Peck, author of the candid memoir, 'Suddenly Single at Sixty'. Not long after Jo's 60th birthday, her husband drops a b...
The BIG retirement mistakes and how to avoid making them
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I chat to Peter "Grubby" Stubbs, radio veteran and a huge advocate for getting the most out of life. Together, we're looking at the biggest mi...
The secrets to SMART travel from an industry insider
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I chat to travel expert and industry insider Fiona Dalton for her top tips, tricks and secrets for travelling in our Prime Time. We discuss: ...
The life lessons from Australia’s most trusted GP: Dr.Kerryn Phelps AM
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I chat to Dr Kerryn Phelps AM, one of Australia's most well-known GP's and engaging health communicators. She's spent her life educating people ...
The ESSENTIALS of a Modern Retirement Plan
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're joined by Peter "Grubby" Stubbs, a seasoned radio personality and a vibrant advocate for living life to the fullest. Together, we're divi...
We’re all going to live a lot longer, and that changes EVERYTHING: With Dr Andrew Scott
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our life expectancies are growing, and it's likely we're all going to live a LOT longer. And that means we need to make changes to the way we live lon...
The science of happiness: With Dr.Suzy Green
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Dr. Suzy Green from The Positivity Institute, to discuss the key to living a HAPPY life, and good news! There's a formula b...
The top TEN tips for looking after your heart
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of Australia's LEADING heart and longevity experts has released the TOP TEN TIPS to help Aussies keep on top of their cardiovascular health. In th...
The feeling of invisibility in midlife: With best-selling author Jane Tara
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Bec chats to Jane Tara, the author of 'Tilda is Visible', one of the hottest bestsellers on the women’s fiction list right now. 'Tilda is ...
The real cost of care and how it might change: With William Burkitt
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aged care and home care have become a bit of a political football: But here's why you should be paying attention to it. It’s about to impact your re...
Practical ways women can fill the superannuation gap: With Mary Delahunty
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s International Women’s Day this week so we need to talk about the place where disparity is most felt by women in the second half of life, and ...
How much can you really afford to spend in retirement?
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Minney is Head of Retirement Income for Challenger, and for 12 years he's been researching ways to generate income from investments in retiremen...
How the brain changes as we age, and what we can do about it
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Nancy Pachana is a renowned clinical neuropsychologist, geropsychologist and professor at The University of Queensland. She knows everything...
How to beat relevance deprivation syndrome: With Jim Kilkenny
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Jim Kilkenny retired from a very successful career in financial services, he started suffering from something called 'relevance deprivation syndr...
Happiness, marriage and mismatched expectations in retirement: With bestselling author Joanna Nell
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about the secrets to success in retirement. It's particularly poignant for couples approaching retirement together, knowing it's a r...
Managing your cost of living and budgeting for retirement
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The rising cost of living is biting everyone hard right now, so this week Bec Wilson and friend of the show, Spencer Howson, talk about how we can squ...
How to re-discover your sense of purpose
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Bloch is an organisational psychologist and an expert in finding your true north. He's spent most of his life helping people find excitement, me...