Dealing with superannuation in the case of death or divorce Superannuation is likely to be one of your most valuable assets, especially later in life as your balance grows and you prepare for or enter retirement. However, the legal treatment of superannuation in cases of […]
Read MoreRetirement Can Be “The Best Years Of Your Life” Or They Can Be A Struggle
It all depends on whether you have a plan. One of the most dangerous myths about retirement is that it’s all about having enough money. Not only is this misleading, but it causes a lot of people unnecessary grief. I’m not saying that saving and […]
Read MoreIt Won’t Happen To Me
Last week a friend of mine was driving home on the motorway when he must have closed his eyes. He woke up as his car veered into a guard rail, spun through 180 degrees and finally stopped facing the opposite direction. Fortunately no other cars […]
Read MoreA Homely Exchange
The couch surfing concept has come a long way since its humble and free beginnings. The explosion of the internet and the subsequent advent of websites like Airbnb mean that as travellers, we have more accommodation options at this moment in history than ever before, […]
Read MoreWhy Recruiting Mature Age Workers Makes Good Business Sense
The Hon Susan Ryan, Ambassador for Mature Age Employment, and Colin Johns, Managing Director of Transformer Services, Adelaide, November 2015 Posted 02/03/2016 Guest post from the Hon Susan Ryan, Ambassador for Mature Age Employment. Like many economies across the world, Australia is facing urgent challenges […]
Read More10 Tips To Keep You Mentally, Physically And Socially Engaged In Life, No Matter Your Age
Move your body: One of the best brain exercises is physical exercise. The most physically active people have the lowest risk of cognitive decline. Exercise increases blood flow to your brain, can stimulate the birth of new brain cells, and strengthens the connections between pre-existing […]
Read MoreProductivity Commission Report On The Housing Decisions Of Older Australians
In late 2015, a major research report on the housing decisions of older Australians and the impact of Government policies on those decisions was released by the Productivity Commission. The report was partly informed by a survey of over 1500 Australians over 60 and was […]
Read MoreWant A Longer Life? Join A Club
Joining a book club after retirement could extend your life just as much as doing weekly exercise. Dr Niklas Steffens and Dr Tegan Cruwys of The University of Queensland School of Psychology have published findings that indicate social groups are vital to longevity and wellbeing. […]
Read MoreAnxiety In Pets – When The Dog Is Home Alone
Does your dog, cat or bird hate being left alone? Dr Jo discusses how we can help our pets cope. Most of the time our pets live relaxed, care-free and fun-filled lives – and we adore them. Then we have to go out – to […]
Read MorePost Retirement – How Much Money Will I Need?
Australians are now living longer, which means many are enjoying a longer period of retirement. This is exciting, but can also be financially worrying – without any certainty around how long you will live for, and therefore how much money you will spend, how do […]
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