by Julianne McKeon | Oct 23, 2020 | Articles
In response to our August newsletter article about money woes in the face of Covid (Coronavirus blues), we received an email from one of our newsletter subscribers, Ken Holmes in New Zealand. Ken has raised concerns around the phasing out of cheques. Hi Julianne. I... 
by Julianne McKeon | Oct 23, 2020 | Articles
COVID 19 has exacerbated our concerns around finances. Some of us sadly are staring down the barrel of having debt as a result of no or low employment or our businesses being shattered by the lockdowns. Others of us have a low level worry about how the economy is... 
by Julianne McKeon | Aug 27, 2020 | Articles
One of the new things I finally got around to exploring during our Covid lockdown this year was Podcasts. Anything from stories to jokes to science, fashion, philosophy and music; I found a new and enjoyable way to be informed. After 5 months now of living with Covid... 
by Julianne McKeon | Jul 1, 2020 | Articles
Like kids let out of school, now that pandemic lockdown restrictions are ending, we are running out of the school yard (our front doors) to catch up with old friends and family. So, this is just as true for those of us who are over 50 as for our young people. In our... 
by Julianne McKeon | Jul 1, 2020 | Articles
Has the time of lockdown during COVID 19 given you a glimpse of retirement life? And have you enjoyed it? I have been semi-retired and busy now for a few years and I think the time of the full stage lockdown was when I have appreciated the chance to slow down and... 
by Julianne McKeon | Jun 3, 2020 | Articles
The COVID 19 lockdown has accelerated the change in the way we think about where we will live in retirement. Newer thinking has posited a move away from the idea of living in the current models of retirement and residential care homes. Many Baby Boomers desire to live... 
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