Single retirees are largely invisible in most of the sales literature produced by the retirement industry. We see lots of attractive couples on beaches and cruise ships, but very few single people having a good time. Because retired singles have to manage a range of […]
Many people who enjoy their work are often reluctant to retire because they think they could lose more than they gain. As we know, work for many people is about a lot more than just financial security. It involves things like; creative challenges, status, a […]
At last you’ve both retired and hopefully your financial planner has said you can afford it. From here on in, life’s one happy holiday – or is it? What you probably haven’t been told is that retirement brings a whole range of new challenges that […]
Before you dismiss this column because you’re part of a couple, just consider that an unexpected accident or serious illness could make you a single again. Being a single retiree is quite different and it offers both advantages and disadvantages. In this column I’d like […]
We’re living longer – there’s no doubt about that – but the big challenge now is maintaining good health and quality of life during those quieter years. Researchers at Deakin University’s Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (C-PAN) have reiterated the fact that ill […]
You’ve left your full time job, but you don’t want to retire, or can’t afford to yet. What to do? A fairly common method of having a change of lifestyle and generating an ongoing cash flow is to buy an existing business. This option can […]
The often repeated claim that Australians now need a million dollars in their superannuation account if they wish to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle has been challenged by The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees. This is one of the major organisations in the Superannuation Industry and […]
I remember when our second and last child moved out of the family home and went to a big city. The place felt empty and my wife and I kept wondering what we were going to do with ourselves after spending the last 20 years […]
Having enough money to retire on is what most of the retirement planning industry focuses on. That’s important, but it’s only part of the story. Having enough money is certainly a big improvement on having too little. However money is really the means to an […]
One of the main reasons that some people struggle as they try to adjust to life in some form of retirement is that they have only thought about money when doing their retirement planning. This is not surprising considering that the retirement planning industry has […]