Facing up to retirement is a challenge for most people who have spent the majority of their life in structured work. Notwithstanding the type of work, most of us have had the security of knowing the pattern of our lives on a daily, weekly and […]
What we’re really saying here is that now is a great time to get out and do some¬thing different and interesting with your life! As well as making you more fun to be around, learning new skills is great for your brain. In fact learning […]
This page makes it easy for you to follow the web links shown in the “Resources” section at the end of each chapter of our book titled “The Rest of Your Life”. Instead of having to type the various web addresses into your computer, you […]
Unfortunately for financial planners, whenever the media gets hold of a story like the dodgy Commonwealth Bank financial planners or the Storm Financial Services disaster, the entire financial planning industry suffers. As well there’s a serious flow on effect – people become suspicious of all […]
Unfortunately for financial planners, whenever the media gets hold of a story like the dodgy Commonwealth Bank financial planners or the Storm Financial Services disaster, the entire financial planning industry suffers. As well there’s a serious flow on effect – people become suspicious of all […]
Is there such a thing as “The Retirement Age”? A few decades ago it was customary to work until age 65, which was considered” the retirement age” and then head home after the office farewell, ready for the start of a whole new life. These […]
Locating or creating the right opportunity, could ultimately lead to a pay cheque. ____________________________________________________________________ Volunteering offers many benefits to both the volunteers and the people receiving the service. It can also put you on the path to landing a paying job. If you are interested […]
One of the great benefits of being retired on either a full or part-time basis is the freedom to do what you want when you want. This is an opportunity that most people have never had before in their lives, except on holidays. However dealing […]
If you talk to someone who devotes a lot of their time to helping others through community work or other charitable activities, you’ll find that their contributions make them happy. It’s a scientific fact that people who give generously of their time and effort feel […]
A few decades ago it was customary to work until age 65, then head home after the office farewell, ready for the start of a whole new life. These days, our plans for retirement are more fluid. Some of us are happy to remain in […]