Don’t worry, be happy – in retirement

Don’t worry, be happy – in retirement

Most of us have heard the song. The good news is that we are in control of our own happiness and if you want to be happier than you currently are, and are prepared to work at it, you can experience more happiness in your life. This is an empowering thought and it’s a...
Are we “seniors” or “super adults”?

Are we “seniors” or “super adults”?

It’s well known that lots of baby boomers don’t see themselves as “old” and don’t like to be regarded as “seniors”, “retirees”, “oldies” or other terms that suggest that they’re “past it”. We all think that the date on our birth certificate is wrong and we’re 10 – 20...
Facing the Future

Facing the Future

It’s common knowledge that people in their 60s and 70s today are much healthier and fitter than their parents and grandparents of a similar age. We are living longer and many of today’s school children in advanced economies will live to 100. It’s unrealistic to think...
Caravanning when you’re retired

Caravanning when you’re retired

Travelling with your partner can be a great experience or it can cause domestic friction as you both spend a lot of time together in small spaces. Here are 10 tips that should help make your next caravanning trip more fun 1. Expectations: Set the expectations of your...
Your future in retirement – what if?

Your future in retirement – what if?

I recently saw a very confronting program on SBS. It featured three women, all in their 60s and 70s who had become homeless. What was particularly disturbing about this show was that all these women were intelligent, articulate and had achieved success in their chosen...