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 […]
Read MoreJob Survey
A report on a survey of mature job seekers was released mid December by 2 organisations active in the recruitment industry, Adage and Ellis Jones. A survey of over 1000 mature workers revealed some pretty depressing findings, which were – • 79% believe employers don‘t […]
Read MorePassion Can Show You The Way
If we can use our inner passion to decide what to do with our life in retirement, we can achieve breathtaking results. Imagine what it would be like to live your passions fully, every day, every hour, every minute – not necessarily literally doing all […]
Read MoreFinancial System Enquiry And Superannuation
The recently released Financial System Enquiry Report points the way towards improving the efficiency and governance of superannuation funds. The Treasure stated that the government would respond to the report after it had consulted widely with industry and consumer groups. It’s not unexpected that a […]
Read MoreRetirement Villages Vs Over 55 Communities
Moving to a retirement village or over 55’s community is not an investment choice, it’s a lifestyle choice that an increasing number of Australians are embracing. Australians are making these choices to maintain their independence and the happiness that comes from being part of a […]
Read MoreCigarettes And Junk Food Dominate Supermarket Sales
An article in the Sydney Morning Herald on November 22 makes disappointing reading for any health professional trying to encourage us to adopt healthy eating habits. According to IRI-Aztec, Australians spent $2.47 billion on confectionery, up 5.4 per cent on the previous year. $7.4 billion […]
Read MoreHow To Avoid Falls
The surprising answer is “train your brain”. The risk of falling and a deterioration in our ability to walk briskly and securely are two of the more worrying aspects of ageing. While these faults are generally blamed on our legs, there’s plenty of medical evidence […]
Read MoreDon’t Let Travel Plans Take A Back Seat
Expert urges Aussies not to give up on travel plans over bladder control fears. Standing in line at airport security is often a tedious wait, but for those with an unpredictable bladder, the fear of losing control can quickly turn a dream holiday into a […]
Read MoreWhat’s Your Retirement Budget
Have you ever sat down to work out exactly how much income you will need to live on each year and how many years your money will last into your retirement? The Association of Superannuation Funds Australia (ASFA) publishes retirement budgets for various households based […]
Read MoreMore Big Seminars
We are currently working with one of Australia’s big superannuation funds, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation, to provide pre- retirement seminars for CSC members in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra. The participants in these seminars are also receiving copies of our retirement planning book “The Rest […]
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