The Strategy Stacker - Luke Talks Money

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 5 July 2024. As we enter a new financial year, some of us start thinking about our retirement plans. Many people start planning for retirement at around this time of year, with a view to wrapping up full-time […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 28 June 2024. The end of the financial year was this past weekend, so if you missed out on making a super contribution to get a tax deduction this year, plan ahead for next year and that’s inline […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 21 June 2024. With the end of financial year just a week away, Luke reminds listeners to check with their superfunds to see if the window is still open to make a super contribution. This weeks show looks […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 14 June 2024. With the end of financial year just around the corner the show starts by reminding listeners it’s their last chance to get their end of financial year planning in order. This weeks show looks at […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 7 June 2024. With the end of financial year just around the corner, this weeks topic looks at the issues around selling your investment property and putting it into super. There are some reasons to consider this strategy, […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 31 May 2024. With the end of financial year just around the corner, this weeks topic looks at ‘How to maximise your tax deduction from an EOFY super contribution’. Thank you for joining us live on 2CC or […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 24 May 2024. This weeks topic is a perennial one that many parents and grandparents ask themselves ‘How can I give my kids the best financial start in life?’. Thank you for joining us live on 2CC or […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 17 May 2024.  This show considers when the best time to start a pension from super is. With the end of financial year just around the corner, should you start a pension from super before 30 June? Most […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 10 May 2024.  This show encourages listeners to consider if they should make a contribution to their superannuation fund before 30 June 2024. The end of financial year is just around the corner and many people are thinking […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired on Friday 3 May 2024.  This show explores the Centrelink Income Test as it applies to Centrelink Age Pension entitlements in Australia. If this show is of interest, you should listen to last weeks show too – What is the Centrelink […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired on Friday 26 April 2024.  This show explores a complex topic around retirement. What is the Centrelink Asset Test and how does it work? Centrelink can be a challenging organisation to deal with. A good retirement plan however will consider how […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired on Friday 19 April 2024.  This week’s show considers Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) inside super. ETFs are available in a variety of sectors and cater investors seeking diversified portfolios without the need for daily decision making. They can offer cost savings […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired on Friday 12 April 2024. Leon Delaney returns to the studio this week after his extended Easter break, lucky Leon! This week’s show considers misconceptions around The Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS). Many government employees have a PSS Super or an […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired on Friday 5 April 2024. We hope everyone had a Happy Easter, given there was no show last week. Nicole Overall joins Luke this week as Leon is on holidays. This week’s show considers the transfer balance cap. What is it […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired on Friday 23 March 2024 with Leon Delaney. This week’s show considers contributing to super. Why would you put money into your super and not leave it in your bank account? The show encourages listeners to think about the benefits of […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired on Friday 15 March 2024 with Leon Delaney. This week’s show considers superannuation funds. What makes a good super fund and what makes a bad one? The show encourages listeners to consider their own retirement savings and make sure their fund […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired on Friday 8 March 2024 with Leon Delaney. This week’s show considers investing in the current environment – how to invest when there are strong markets and record prices. The show encourages listeners to consider investing new money when the share […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired on Friday 1 March 2024 with Leon Delaney. This week’s show considers risk and your investment portfolio. The show encourages listeners to consider how risky is the portfolio they’re holding. Many people are often surprised about the risk they’re taking within […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired on Friday 23 February 2024 with Leon Delaney. Thanks for joining us on 2CC or your favourite podcast streaming service. This week’s show considers some of the common misconceptions people have around the transition to retirement process and strategy.  It surprises […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired on Friday 16 February 2024 with Leon Delaney. Thanks for joining us on 2CC or your favourite podcast streaming service. This week’s show considers some of the common misconceptions people have around super fund death benefits.  A passing of a loved […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired on Friday 9 February 2024 with Leon Delaney. Thanks for joining us on 2CC or your favourite podcast streaming service. This week’s show considers some of the common misconceptions people have around super funds.  There are differences between regular funds and […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired on Friday 2 February 2024 with Leon Delaney. Thanks for joining us on 2CC or your favourite podcast streaming service. This week’s show considers some of the common misconceptions people have around pension payments in retirement.  Leon starts the show however […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired on Friday 19 January 2024 with Leon Delaney. Thanks for joining us on 2CC or your favourite podcast streaming service. This week’s show considers some of the common misconceptions people have around making contributions to super.  For most Australians, superannuation is […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired on Friday 12 January 2024 with Leon Delaney. Thanks for joining us on 2CC or your favourite podcast streaming service. This week’s show considers how to set up a small portfolio to get your investment plans going – for your kids […]

Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired on Friday 5 January 2024 with Ron Henshaw. Leon’s still on holidays but will return next week.  Happy new year to our listeners! Thanks for joining us on 2CC or your favourite podcast streaming service. This week’s show looks at compound […]