• Starting your Prime Time with very little; An honest conversation
    Jul 9 2025

    In this episode, I sit down with Mary Card, Prime Timer & single working mum, who has spent her working life with her hand in the sand when it comes to understanding her finances & planning for retirement.

    We talk about ways she can re-gain control & shape her own future.

    Facing financial hardship? Call the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007

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    45 mins
  • Living a 'soft retirement' & test driving jobs; With Andrew Middleton
    Jul 2 2025

    I sit down with Andrew Middleton, a Prime Timer based in the UK, who is living out his best years with a philosophy & mantra I just love - 'I'm not done yet'. In this episode, we deep dive into how Andrew is living his best 'soft retirement', test driving a whole range of weird and wonderful part time jobs and finding meaning & fun in this stage of life.

    You can find out more about Andrew's work here

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    32 mins
  • What to do when life happens
    Jun 25 2025

    Today, we're talking through what to do when life gets in the way of your plans; for life or retirement.

    I asked Jane Monica-Jones, Financial Therapist and Trauma Informed Financial Wellbeing Specialist, Caroline Romeo, counsellor with a special interest in financial hardship and AWARE Super's, Kat McPhee all the questions about moving through these hard times - pragmatically and emotionally.

    This episode is sponsored by AWARE Super

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    Read Bec’s syndicated newspaper column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here: https://www.smh.com.au/by/bec-wilson-p536ww

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    39 mins
  • How to spot a good wine (at the right price)
    Jun 18 2025

    In this episode I chat with Chris Barnes, winemaker & Senior Lecturer of wine technology and viticulture at The University of Melbourne, about some of the basics of what makes a good wine, how to find great value & what Aussie wineries you should put on your bucket list to visit.

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    @epicretirement on Instagram

    Read Bec’s syndicated newspaper column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here: https://www.smh.com.au/by/bec-wilson-p536ww

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    Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work

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    42 mins
  • Your tax time checklist
    Jun 16 2025

    Today we're giving you a tax time checklist. And it's all about super.

    With me to ask the questions is my producer, Emilia Fuller, and we have some really good tips for you to help you prepare.

    There's not much time left before the end of the tax year. So it's short, sharp and helpful.

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    Order your copy of Prime Time: 27 rules for the new midlife here: https://amzn.to/3G0yxfh

    Or follow Bec on social here:

    @becwilsonepic on Facebook

    @epicretirement on Instagram

    Read Bec’s syndicated newspaper column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here: https://www.smh.com.au/by/bec-wilson-p536ww

    NEARING RETIREMENT?

    Join The Epic Retirement Club – on Facebook. facebook.com/groups/epicretire

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    Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. https://amzn.to/3G0yxfh

    Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work

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    16 mins
  • 37 years in one business...and then what?
    Jun 11 2025

    Today's guest, Mike Chesworth spent 37 years in Financial Services, all that time in the Westpac Group and is now happily retired. Mike’s one of those people that has had a retirement full of curiosity and excitement - I sit down with him today to ask about where he gets that and what his advice is to others who might not be as sure or bold as him.

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    @becwilsonepic on Facebook

    @epicretirement on Instagram

    Read Bec’s syndicated newspaper column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here: https://www.smh.com.au/by/bec-wilson-p536ww

    NEARING RETIREMENT?

    Join The Epic Retirement Club – on Facebook. facebook.com/groups/epicretire

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    Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. https://amzn.to/3G0yxfh

    Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work

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    42 mins
  • How to have the hard conversations with your parents
    Jun 5 2025

    This episode's guest, Jean Kittson AM, has spent the last decade caring for her parents, Elaine and Roy. Drawing from this experience, she authored the best-selling book "We Need to Talk About Mum & Dad – a practical guide to parenting aging parents".

    She joins me today to discuss being part of the sandwich generation and to raise awareness about improving access to palliative care.

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    Order your copy of Prime Time: 27 rules for the new midlife here: https://amzn.to/3G0yxfh

    Or follow Bec on social here:

    @becwilsonepic on Facebook

    @epicretirement on Instagram

    Read Bec’s syndicated newspaper column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here: https://www.smh.com.au/by/bec-wilson-p536ww

    NEARING RETIREMENT?

    Join The Epic Retirement Club – on Facebook. facebook.com/groups/epicretire

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    Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. https://amzn.to/3G0yxfh

    Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work

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    42 mins
  • Finding your new rhythm
    May 28 2025

    Today, we’re talking about the new rhythm your life finds when you enter retirement and how to start reconciling with this newfound freedom.

    Joining me to unpack it all is Jon Glass, a retirement coach at 64PLUS and a specialist in the emotional aspects of retirement.

    He, along with AWARE Super's, Kat McPhee join me to talk through finding your new rhythm.

    This episode is sponsored by AWARE Super

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    Get in touch with Bec here: Bec@primetimers.net

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    Order your copy of Prime Time: 27 rules for the new midlife here: https://amzn.to/3G0yxfh

    Or follow Bec on social here:

    @becwilsonepic on Facebook

    @epicretirement on Instagram

    Read Bec’s syndicated newspaper column in Nine Newspapers (The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) each week here: https://www.smh.com.au/by/bec-wilson-p536ww

    NEARING RETIREMENT?

    Join The Epic Retirement Club – on Facebook. facebook.com/groups/epicretire

    Sign up for the Epic Retirement weekly newsletter at epicretirement.net

    Get Bec Wilson’s bestselling book How to Have an Epic Retirement to learn about the six pillars of an epic retirement as you approach and prepare for your future retirement years. https://amzn.to/3G0yxfh

    Visit Bec’s website at epicretirement.com.au to learn more about her work

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    38 mins