How Much Do You Really Need to Retire on $100,000 a Year? | Ep. 56
Mon Sep 15 2025
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In this episode of The Wealth Guide Podcast, host Malissa Vourakis sits down once again with the Ryker Capital team — Jack Oineza, Ricky Regmi, and Dean Desoukey — to tackle the question everyone asks but few can answer clearly: what does it really take to retire on $100,000 a year?
They unpack the 4% rule in plain English (why $2.5 million can fund a $100k income), the “bucket” approach to balance debt, investing, and lifestyle, and the power of small, regular super contributions through compounding and dollar-cost averaging. You’ll hear how geo-arbitrage can stretch your money by spending part of the year in lower-cost countries, why Centrelink can be a force multiplier in retirement, and how to set different risk settings as you move through your golden, silver, and legacy years.
Whether you are 21 and starting with $50 a week or in your 50s making up ground, the team shows you how to reverse-engineer a six-figure retirement, avoid common traps, and build a portfolio that can weather market dips without panic selling. If you want a practical, human guide to turning the $100k dream into a plan, this episode is for you.
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SHOW NOTES LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-desoukey/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackoineza/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/malissa-vourakis-79066a67/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajiv-ricky-regmi-cpa-943694213/
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Intro / Hook
01:36 How much do you need to retire on $100,000 a year
02:46 Structuring a $100,000 retirement
05:54 What does $100,000 a year in retirement look like
08:20 How to achieve $100,000 a year in retirement
11:59 Paying extra into super
18:50 Advice for a 21-year-old earning $85,000 a year who wants to retire on $100,000
20:59 What it looks like when a 21-year-old adds $100 a week into super
29:27 The impact of contributing $150 a week into super
30:37 How to achieve $100,000 a year in retirement if you start later in life
36:47 Investment strategies and market volatility
42:43 The role of financial advisors
49:19 Final thoughts/Outro
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DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this podcast is for general purposes only and should not be considered personal advice. Always consult with qualified professionals or experts in the relevant field for personalised advice tailored to your specific situation.
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Want to learn how our proven wealth-building strategies can help you create lasting financial security? Book a FREE consultation today: https://subscribepage.io/BookAConsult ----- In this episode of The Wealth Guide Podcast, host Malissa Vourakis sits down once again with the Ryker Capital team — Jack Oineza, Ricky Regmi, and Dean Desoukey — to tackle the question everyone asks but few can answer clearly: what does it really take to retire on $100,000 a year? They unpack the 4% rule in plain English (why $2.5 million can fund a $100k income), the “bucket” approach to balance debt, investing, and lifestyle, and the power of small, regular super contributions through compounding and dollar-cost averaging. You’ll hear how geo-arbitrage can stretch your money by spending part of the year in lower-cost countries, why Centrelink can be a force multiplier in retirement, and how to set different risk settings as you move through your golden, silver, and legacy years. Whether you are 21 and starting with $50 a week or in your 50s making up ground, the team shows you how to reverse-engineer a six-figure retirement, avoid common traps, and build a portfolio that can weather market dips without panic selling. If you want a practical, human guide to turning the $100k dream into a plan, this episode is for you. ----- SHOW NOTES LINKS https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-desoukey/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackoineza/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/malissa-vourakis-79066a67/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajiv-ricky-regmi-cpa-943694213/ ----- LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qJL8w4 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3QPF3ch Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3YMZjgD ----- FIND US HERE Facebook: https://bit.ly/3RsO5Mr LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Rs0Qah Instagram: https://bit.ly/46kZvGp TikTok: https://bit.ly/3PSbK7U YouTube: https://bit.ly/3rsKxPG ----- CONTACT US hello@rykercapital.com.au Client Enquiries: 1300 179 537 Careers & Press: 1300 179 537 ----- TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro / Hook 01:36 How much do you need to retire on $100,000 a year 02:46 Structuring a $100,000 retirement 05:54 What does $100,000 a year in retirement look like 08:20 How to achieve $100,000 a year in retirement 11:59 Paying extra into super 18:50 Advice for a 21-year-old earning $85,000 a year who wants to retire on $100,000 20:59 What it looks like when a 21-year-old adds $100 a week into super 29:27 The impact of contributing $150 a week into super 30:37 How to achieve $100,000 a year in retirement if you start later in life 36:47 Investment strategies and market volatility 42:43 The role of financial advisors 49:19 Final thoughts/Outro ----- DISCLAIMER The information provided in this podcast is for general purposes only and should not be considered personal advice. Always consult with qualified professionals or experts in the relevant field for personalised advice tailored to your specific situation.