A survey has revealed only 10% of the population are members of fitness facilities or are regular exercisers. Despite all the studies published outlining the benefits regular exercise has on a myriad of physical ailments, people still consider taking that first step towards getting active one of […]
The Financial Plan Or The Lifestyle Retirement Plan? Many retirees imagine that retirement is an extension of their current life. It isn’t. Retirement is anything but easy. A few examples (of the 100+ issues that need to be considered) might be worth looking at. When […]
Should I Stay or Should I Go…how Can Organisations Retain Their Boomers? The changing demographics of our workforce today are having a major impact on organisations attracting and retaining mature age workers. With only 27% of the workforce planning to retire at 65 there are […]
A few tips to consider: Now that you’ve stopped spending the majority of your time at work and now spend most days and nights with your partner, it’s a good time to review this very important relationship. Here are a few suggestions – Spend some […]
A New Chapter In Your Life And In Your Relationship Approachng retirment can demand considerable changes in your lifestyle,and so this needs to be viewed as a period of transition and change. You are moving into a new chapter of your life and your relationship. […]
If you are having some problems with your relationship or just want to ask a question of one of our participating Counsellors, our Relationship Q & A article may help. Send in your questions by clicking the link at the bottom of this page and […]
The Red Carpet symbolizes excellence…normally a select few in our society walk on the red carpet. Usually, the Red Carpet Treatment is reserved for politicians, movie stars, pop stars and models. Plan-it Life believes that all people who strive for excellence in what they do […]
When psychologist Erik Erikson delineated his concept of the lifecycle he perceived the 4th Age (the final stage of life) as beginning in one’s 60s. He later re-visited his earlier work to take account of the new demographics and warned against an initial retirement holiday […]
To a Life on the Ocean’s Wave David Barnett owned a small shipping company in London. In 1994 he bought a 42ft yacht, “Happy Dancer”. For the next five summers he spent all his free time cruising the UK and Europe but had the boat […]
How can a financial planner help people plan for retirement? Most financial planners have a wide range of knowledge so they can advise clients on the best way to maximise and protect income and savings. Your adviser will consider the various tax, superannuation and Centrelink […]