Show Notes
If you're in your 50s and thinking it might be "too late" to change your financial future, this episode is for you.
In this Gen X edition of the series, Mel shares what she would do differently if she was turning 50 again when it comes to money, investing and financial independence.
Because while time matters, strategy matters more.
Too many women in their 50s are focused solely on paying off the mortgage, assuming investing is over, or avoiding the uncomfortable question of "how much do I actually need?"
This episode is about replacing wishful thinking with clarity and making the next decade financially powerful.
We cover why your home is an asset but not necessarily a retirement plan, why knowing your "number" matters more than ever, and how to find more cash without working yourself into the ground.
If you're Gen X, consider this your financial pep talk.
Because we've adapted before and we can absolutely do it again.
In This Episode, We Discuss
• Why focusing only on paying off the mortgage can limit your retirement strategy • The difference between assets and investments • Why knowing your retirement "number" matters in your 50s • How to find more cash and create more financial choice • Why investing is not "over" just because you're in your 50s • Using superannuation and investing strategically in this stage of life • Rethinking housing options including downsizing, rentvesting or alternative living arrangements • Why financial literacy becomes even more important for women as we age
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