Rethinking retirement

Jan 29, 2021 | Retirement

If you were working towards a retirement date and Coronavirus has meant a change of plans, it can be hard to move the goal posts. Could you gradually reduce your hours to make stretching out your years at work more do-able? If your work is stressful, consider whether...

How to get Aged Care at Home

Nov 30, 2020 | Retirement

Older people who are struggling to live at home and take care of themselves often face a dilemma. Many don’t want to move into aged care accommodation, but they recognise the gardening, cleaning, cooking or showering is impossible or becoming more difficult. Some...

Preparing for retirement during Covid-19

Nov 30, 2020 | Retirement

Timing is everything. It’s true in comedy, and it’s also the case when it comes to retirement. After decades of work, moving to the next stage of your life is a time of great anticipation. Your super is at its highest, you’ve planned for a lifetime of retirement...

Five tips for a better retirement

Oct 30, 2020 | Retirement

Retirement is an exciting time. It’s the long-awaited reward for a lifetime of work and, if you’ve planned it correctly, it heralds a life stage synonymous with relaxation and enjoyment. However, to make sure your retirement is everything you’d hoped for, it’s crucial...

Six ways to help reduce your debts before you retire

Oct 1, 2020 | Retirement

Carrying debt into retirement is something many Aussies will face, but the good news is there are a number of things you can do now while you’ve still got time on your side and earning an income. 1. Take simple steps to minimise what you owe Work out your debtsand...

How to budget for your social life in retirement

Sep 1, 2020 | Retirement

If you’re in or approaching retirement, you may be prioritising things such as living costs, utility bills, health care and even potentially helping the kids out with their future financial goals. With many Australians looking at a retirement (which in reality,...