Luke Smith is The Strategy Stacker. He's an experienced financial planner and each Friday afternoon talks about money with Leon Delaney on 2CC Talking Canberra. Luke's down to earth approach breaks down financial planning strategies into everyday language and he talks about how to put money ideas together. Luke's goal is to help Australians make smarter money decisions through education.
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 6 June 2025. The topic for this week is: The Super Splitting Strategy and the end of financial year. In this episode Luke takes a deep dive into the strategy exploring how super splitting works and the situations […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 30 May 2025. The topic for this week is: What are your transition to retirement options? What goals can the strategy help you achieve? With the end of year now just a weeks away, now is the time […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 23 May 2025. The topic for this week is: How do you get a deduction for a super contribution and what is a ‘Notice of Intent”?. This topic follows on from last weeks show which explored the difference […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 19 May 2025. The topic for this week is: What is the difference between deductible and non deductible super contributions. Luke and Leon however start the show by talking about the principle of taxing unrealised capital gains which […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 9 May 2025. The topic for this week is: How much can you get into super this year, now that the limits have changed? With the end of financial year fast approaching, now is the time to start […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 2 May 2025. The topic for this week is: Misconceptions around merging multiple super funds you may have. While merging funds may provide fee savings, there are a fact of lesser known reasons why you might have more […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 25 April 2025. The topic for this week is: Transition to retirement. In this episode our own Financial Planner Luke Smith takes look at the rules around how you can access your super to improve your cashflow before […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 18 April 2025. The topic for this week is: Misconceptions around super contributions and how to bolster your balance. In this episode our own Financial Planner Luke Smith takes look at the complex world of super contributions. All […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 11 April 2025. The topic for this week is: How to use your superannuation to fund your insurance needs. In this episode our own Financial Planner Luke Smith takes a deep dive into the issues you may consider […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 4 April 2025. The topic for this week is: Investing outside of super. Most Australians know the benefits of superannuation investing for their retirement. In this episode our own Financial Planner Luke Smith takes a deep dive into […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 28 March 2025. The topic for this week is: Superannuation and the Super Splitting Strategy. In this episode our own Financial Planner Luke Smith takes a deep dive into this strategy which can be a useful part of […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 21 March 2025. The topic for this week is: Public Sector Superannuation Scheme – PSS and your retirement options – Do I have to take a full pension from the PSS when I retire? In this episode our […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 14 March 2025. The topic for this week is: How can I make the most of the Trump effect? We’ve seen a lot of talk recently about market volatility and much of it is the result of a […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 7 March 2025. The topic for this week is: What happens to my super when I retire and how do I draw income to live? Across our working lives we accumulate super from employer contributions and from our […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 28 February 2025. The topic for this week is: The Gearing Strategy. You might have heard about it through residential property investment but did you know that there are 3 key ways gearing can work when investing? In […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 21 February 2025. The topic for this week is: Misconceptions in 2025 – Common mistakes people make when managing their money. There is a lot of information around financial matters – but not all of it is correct. […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 14 February 2025. The topic for this week is: How do use and select shares and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in an investment portfolio? There is quite a bit to consider when you think about it deeply and […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 7 February 2025. The topic for this week is: Do kids pay tax on a super inheritance? Many people don’t realise that your kids may pay tax on a super inheritance. And while we apparently don’t have any […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 31 January 2025. The topic for this week is: How to use an in specie transfer to increase your super without using cash. Many people don’t realise that assets other than cash can be put into a super […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 24 January 2025. The topic for this week is: How to start a transition to retirement pension? At the start of the year many people return to work and start thinking about their retirement planning. A transition to […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 17 January 2025. The topic for this week is: The Total Super Balance – How much can you have? There is a limit and it impacts what and how you can contribute in additional savings for your retirement. […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 10 January 2025. This is the first show of 2025 and Luke returns to the studio with Leon. The topic for this week is: New year resolutions – Set yourself up for success in 2025. The show offers […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 20 December 2024. This is the last show of 2024. Luke joins Nicole Overall this week as Leon takes well-deserved Christmas leave. The topic for this week is planning for the new year. Thank you for joining us […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 13 December 2024. Luke joins Leon Delaney in the studio to talk about super, retirement and in particular the Transfer Balance Cap. This is Leon’s final show for the year – Merry Christmas Leon! Luke will be joined […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 6 December 2024. Luke joins Leon Delaney in the studio to talk about Christmas spending. It’s summer and as we approach Christmas, retailers are doing all they can to help you get into the spirit of spending and […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 29 November 2024. Luke joins Leon Delaney in the studio to talk about a superannuation strategy that makes a lot of dollars and sense. There are a lot of incorrect assumptions about superannuation and this episode takes a […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 22 November 2024. Luke joins Leon Delaney in the studio to talk about taking profit from your super fund. Investors in the recent times have had great returns on their superannuation. With many enjoying double digit returns right […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 15 November 2024. Luke joins Leon Delaney in the studio to talk about Self Managed Super – how much does it really cost? There’s lots of discussion about different superannuation vehicles, industry funds, personal funds and self managed […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 8 November 2024. Luke joins Leon Delaney in the studio to talk about the outcomes of the US Election and what Donald Trump in the White House means for your investment portfolio? The return of President Trump undoubtedly […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 1 November 2024. Luke joins Leon Delaney in the studio with Luke to talk about how to work effectively with a financial planner. Advising clients is an important role, and to get the most out the relationship you […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 25 October 2024. Luke joins Leon Delaney in the studio with Luke to talk about an important topic. What can I do outside of super to compliment my long term financial plans? Superannuation is a great and tax […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 18 October 2024. Luke this week Leon Delaney returns to the studio with Luke to talk about an important topic. Should you have an emergency fund and income protection insurance? Planning for the unexpected is an important part […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 11 October 2024. Luke this week is joined by Nicole Overall who is sitting in the chair for Leon Delaney. Recently, Luke and Nicole talked about negative gearing. One of the issues they didn’t talk about was that […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 4 October 2024. Leon's back in the studio this week. Last week Luke and Nicole talked about the demise of negative gearing and the impact on people who have invested in property. This week's topic asks the question: […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 27 September 2024. Leon's out of the studio this week so Luke is joined by Nicole Overall to talk about negative gearing. House prices and negative gearing have been making lots of headlines as the Federal Government talks […]
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 20 September 2024. The topic this week is how to salary sacrifice into super and make personal deductible contributions at the same time to lower your personal income tax. Australian’s love a tax deduction, but many people don’t … Luke on 2CC – How to salary sacrifice and make personal deductible contributions at same time to lower your tax Read More »
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 13 September 2024. The topic this week is residential property the right investment. Australians love a residential property investment but is it really the right investment for your goals? This episode aims to provide some general financial information … Luke on 2CC – Residential property – Does gearing still work? What should you consider before you invest in property? Read More »
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 6 September 2024. The topic this week is Converting Preference Shares and your investment portfolio. While most of us have heard about shares, we might not have heard about Converting Preference Shares. This episode aims to provide some … Luke on 2CC – Are converting preference shares or hybrid shares part of your investment portfolio? Read More »
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 30 August 2024. For many Australians a financial gift to adult children or grandchildren to help them on their own journey is something that many wish to do. It might be money they’ve saved or received from an … Luke on 2CC – Gifting and Centrelink, what you should know Read More »
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 23 August 2024. Anyone who invests cares about the income and return they receive from their investment portfolio, but it becomes even more important when you’re about to retire from work. This episode aims to provide some general … Luke on 2CC – How to maximise income from your portfolio Read More »
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 16 August 2024. Those who work enjoy the contribution their employer makes to super for them, but it surprises many to learn that there are limits on what you can put in. It’s quite strange really, as you … Luke on 2CC – How to get the maximum into super and lower your tax Read More »
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 9 August 2024. This show this weeks show looks at seven deadly taxes. We’re not talking about income tax, capital gains tax or the GST, but the taxes of situations and behaviour that slow progress towards our goal. … Luke on 2CC – Seven deadly taxes Read More »
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 2 August 2024. This show this weeks show looks at superannuation. Every working Australian has a super fund helping them save for retirement, but how do you judge a good super fund from a bad super fund?. This … Luke on 2CC – How do you judge a good super fund? Read More »
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 26 July 2024. This show this weeks show looks at interest only loans on investment property. This episode aims to provide some general financial information about how you might think about paying that loan back, given the cost … Luke on 2CC – Should I have an interest only loan on my investment property? Read More »
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 19 July 2024. This week’s show looks at the PSS. As many PSS members are approaching retirement, Luke is finding that there are some definite knowledge gaps when he speaks with members about their own retirement plans. This … Luke on 2CC – Taking a PSS Benefit, is a full pension right for you? Read More »
Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra 1206AM in Money Matters, which aired live on Friday 12 July 2024. This week’s show looks at an important estate planning issue, and one that’s very important for those with people who have minors or those under 18 in their lives. This week Luke explores Testamentary Trusts, … Luke on 2CC – Can a testamentary trust protect your kids? Read More »
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 … Luke on 2CC – How do you start a pension from your super? Read More »
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 … Luke on 2CC – Set goals for the new financial year! Read More »
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 … Luke on 2CC – Controlling risk in super in the new financial year Read More »
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 … Luke on 2CC – Should I set up a SMSF on 1 July 2024? Read More »
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, … Luke on 2CC – Should I sell an investment property and put money into super? Read More »
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