Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 7 November 2025. The topic for this week is: Is it time to take a closer look at your asset allocation risk? How much risk are you actually taking on? In this episode Luke explores how your super is […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 31 October 2025. The topic for this week is: Share market record highs – What does it mean for investors? In this episode Luke explores the performance of the share market and proposes the question is now the time […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 24 October 2025. The topic for this week is: Misconceptions about financial matters in 2025. Wrong information can be dangerous, expensive and limiting to you reaching your financial goals. Luke is joined by Leon of 2CC to take a […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 17 October 2025. The topic for this week is: How much life cover do I need in my super? It’s a topic many people don’t think about but something you should come back to every year or two. It’s […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 10 October 2025. The topic for this week is: How do I start a pension from my super fund? Don’t be confused by the word pension, this has nothing to do with the Centrelink aged pension, it’s about turning […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 3 October 2025. The topic for this week is: How much do I need in super to retire? If you’re in your 20’s and 30’s, retirement might seem like a long time off. If you’re in your 40’s, 50’s […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 26 September 2025. The topic for this week is: Is salary sacrifice the only way to get money into your super before you retire? No, it’s not, in fact salary sacrifice may seem ‘old school’, even though you can […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 19 September 2025. The topic for this week is: What is a testamentary trust and why might you need or want it in your Will? Luke is joined by Leon of 2CC explore how a testamentary trust can provide […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 12 September 2025. The topic for this week is: Should I always max out my superannuation contributions regardless of my income level? Luke is joined by Leon of 2CC explore how much to contribute given your situation. Going to […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 5 September 2025. The topic for this week is: Should I buy and investment property like everyone else? It’s true that around 20% of Australian households have chosen to invest in a property outside of their own home. But […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 29 August 2025. The topic for this week is: A MINI won’t pull your horse float! This topic is a metaphor about investing for your retirement goals and having the right superannuation fund to do that. Luke is joined […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 22 August 2025. The topic for this week is: Can I make a tax-deductible contribution to my super if I am a member of the PSS? Luke is joined by Leon of 2CC to talk about this important topic […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 15 August 2025. The topic for this week is: Should my investment loan repayments be principal and interest? Or is interest only the way to go? Luke is joined by Rod Henshaw, covering for Leon of 2CC to talk […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 8 August 2025. The topic for this week is: How to get the most out of financial planning? A financial planner and their team can only do so much, it’s a process you need to participate in too. Your […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 1 August 2025. The topic for this week is: How much tax do I pay if I go back to work after I retire? There’s lots of misinformation about retirement. Luke is joined by Leon Delaney of 2CC to […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 25 July 2025. The topic for this week is: What ways are available to get more money into super for a tax-free retirement? Most Australians now realise that saving into super provides tax free income in retirement. It comes […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 18 July 2025. The topic for this week is: How much risk should I carry in my super fund? There’s often a big gap in the risk you think you’re carrying and the actual risk you are carrying. In […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 11 July 2025. The topic for this week is: How much money do I need to retire? It’s a common question asked by those approaching retirement. In this episode, Luke provides some practical ideas and actions to help you […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 4 July 2025. The topic for this week is: Start changing your habits in the new financial year to help you achieve your medium and long term goals. Change can be hard at any point, but the new financial […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 27 June 2025. The topic for this week is: How to start a pension from super? Over the past few weeks in the lead up to the end of financial year, Luke’s had some interesting client conversations and there […]