by Paul McKeon | May 2, 2016 | Articles
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 organising your money... by Paul McKeon | May 2, 2016 | Articles
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 ran into him and his... by Paul McKeon | Mar 19, 2016 | Articles
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... by Paul McKeon | Mar 1, 2016 | Articles
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... by Paul McKeon | Feb 6, 2016 | Articles
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 shop, to visit friends, to play tennis –... by Paul McKeon | Feb 6, 2016 | Articles
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 you...