Meet the Author - Nick Bruining

Joondalup Libraries are delighted to host an evening with author and financial advisor Nick Bruining. 

Want to plan your retirement but don't know where to start? Join trusted financial adviser Nick Bruining as we dive into his book, Don't Panic, a guide to help you plan your retirement with a modest amount of savings.

About the Book:

Don’t Panic is designed for Australians seeking to retire comfortably with a modest amount in savings. All the key components to a happy retirement are explained in detail, including Centrelink, Tax, Investments and Superannuation. An update to the highly successful earlier editions with the latest numbers and strategies. Plus, practical tricks and tips, drawn on more than 35 years as a practicing financial planner.

Key topics include:

1. Leveraging Centrelink benefits to maximise your income and wellbeing.

2. Strategies for downsizing your home to free up capital and reduce expenses

3. Learn how in retirement, tax returns are a thing of the past.

4. How your spending habits will change as you age.

5. Managing superannuation effectively to extend your retirement savings

6. Understanding gifting rules and how they can “earn” you nearly 8 percent per annum form the Government.

7. Navigating account-based pensions for steady, tax-efficient income

With clear guidance tailored to today’s retirement landscape, Don’t Panic! empowers you to plan confidently and enjoy the retirement you deserve.

About the Author:

Nick Bruining has more than 37 years in the financial advice industry, acting as both an adviser to individuals through the practice he founded, and also sharing his knowledge through his many roles, including:

• Columnist/Writer The West Australian Newspaper 1999 - present.

• Reporter/Commentator Seven Network Perth, 2013 - 2021.

• ABC Radio, National - Monthly, Philip Clark Nightlife, 2019 - present

• ABC Radio WA - Thursday "Money Man, Money Matters", 2003 - present

• 6PR Commentator, 2005 - 2020

• Author and Presenter "The Retirement Masterclass"

Nick was one of the earliest recipients of the Financial Planner of the Year Award.
He is the author of a number of best-selling books including “Don’t Panic - Why you don’t need $1 Million to retire well”, and as co-author of "Don’t Panic - Aged Care".

Nick is an economist by education and was previously a lecturer at the prestigious Curtin University. He is a director and board member of the highly-regarded Certified Independent Financial Advisers Association Ltd and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Financial Planning) and a Diploma of Financial Planning. He is also a FAICD Director.

Cost $8. Book and pay online.

Dymocks Karrinyup will be selling Nick's book on the night, and Nick will be available for book signing.

Please note, the presentation will run for approximately one hour and refreshments are included.

For further information on this event please call the City on 9400 4751

Cancellations and refunds: 
A program will only be cancelled if there are insufficient enrolments received one day prior to the event or due to factors beyond the City’s control. No individual refunds or credits will be given for general non-attendance.