In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Drew Meredith discuss:

– Why Drew invested in a Melbourne bar

– Rising distrust in superannuation

– Div 296 and SMSF strategy questions

– Retirement bucket strategies and FIRE investing

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Why Drew invested in a bar - Beneath Driver Lane

Drew explains:

– When the opportunity emerged (2018)

– The due diligence process

– Why having the operator with skin in the game mattered

– Surviving COVID

– Lessons from inflation and margin pressure

– Expansion to Baby Driver

Big takeaway:

Keep costs low. Avoid debt. Align incentives. Bootstrapping works.

Super distrust: what’s going on?

A recent survey showed:

– 58% of pre-retirees plan to withdraw super in lump sum

– One third considering high-risk assets (including crypto)

We discuss why disengagement with super leads to poor decisions and why understanding the structure matters more than fear.

Listener Question: $4m SMSF and Div 296

A listener who achieved FIRE at 39 asks:

– Should they sell down to avoid Div 296 impacts?

– Should growth sit outside super and income inside?

We explain:

– What Div 296 actually does

– Why average tax rate matters

– Why panic selling rarely helps

Bucket Strategy Explained

Yoda Best asks about bucket strategies.

We break down:

1. Short-term cash bucket (2 years expenses)

2. Medium-term income assets

3. Long-term growth bucket

Purpose:

Reduce emotional decision-making in retirement.

Hypotheticals

– If franking credits were abolished overnight

– If passive investing was banned

– If you could have lunch with any investor (living or dead)

Plus: Japanese ETF discussion and CGT property rules.

Topics Covered

– Private business investing lessons

– Super strategy and Div 296

– Retirement income planning

– Behavioural investing mistakes

Resources for This Episode

Super resources:

Super Checker Tool

Div 296 Webinar

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Rask Resources

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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

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