Retirement
Caravan Life: 3 Key Considerations to Live Off the Grid for Longer
16 February
One of the best things about Australia is that it offers avid caravanners plenty of opportunities to live off the grid and be one with nature. And with so many camping spots in the country, you might even be lucky enough to find an inexpensive or...[Read More]
5 Couple Things To Do on Valentine’s Day
9 February
There’s no denying that Valentine’s Day is a romantic day for couples. However, it can also be fraught with stress if you don’t prepare or plan well ahead. If you need some great ideas on what things you can do with your loved one on...[Read More]
Why is it important to discuss inheritance planning with your family
4 February
While most people write wills, very few families discuss inheritance. Parents avoid discussing inheritance planning with their children due to the subject’s sensitivity. However, avoiding the conversation does more harm than good. For example,...[Read More]
Achieving a feeling of pride in retirement
2 February
Are you the employee who eagerly waits for retirement day or one who fears it because they are not prepared? While there is no blueprint for a happy retirement, some actions can help increase the chances of having an enjoyable life after...[Read More]
Top 10 financial New Year’s resolutions to achieve in the new year
2 February
The new year is a perfect time to reflect on your achievements from the ending year and to plan for the new year. While you can also make resolutions for other aspects of life, financial success should be at the top of your list. Check if you...[Read More]
5 Ways to Live Your Best Life After Retirement
25 January
Have you ever thought about life after retirement? If you have, you most likely think about the best things in life: a happy family, good health and wealth. The only way to make this dream retirement a reality is to have the right retirement...[Read More]
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying Life Insurance
25 January
Like any other insurance policy, life insurance has many variations to meet different users’ needs. Thus, before choosing one, you must determine what you need in a life insurance policy. The best way to determine the best policy is by evaluating...[Read More]
Communicating with a senior — 5 tips for meaningful conversations
19 January
Whether it’s your parents or grandparents who are living with you, providing aged care comes with its own set of challenges. As time passes, you may realise that communicating with a senior can get more difficult as they advance in age. Daily...[Read More]
5 Things to do as you plan for the year ahead
18 January
People typically associate the new year with hope — a time for fulfilling plans, whether those are financial, personal or professional. The past year is finally over and you can now look forward to what the new year has in store. While it’s also...[Read More]
Helping kids with living expenses
11 January
There’s a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief — and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest. Now, this can happen early during your child’s teenage years or...[Read More]
Helping others can help you
4 January
It’s common knowledge that showing kindness or compassion is good. However, are you aware that being helpful also benefits your mental health? In this post, we’ll examine some key advantages of showing kindness to others. 1. It improves one’s...[Read More]
Aged Care data not inaccurate: minister
21 December
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells is defending the new aged care star rating system against criticism it should be pulled down, accusing the coalition of trying to undermine transparency and drag the sector back into “darkness”. The opposition says...[Read More]
Six common retirement lifestyles
8 December
For a long time, it may seem like old age and retirement are faraway life events. However, like everybody else, you age every day, and it’s only a matter of time until you realise that you’ll be retiring in a couple of years. By that time, you...[Read More]
The fundamentals of financial responsibility
8 December
Financial responsibility refers to the practice of handling money and other assets in a way that is in your (as the owner of the assets) or your family’s best interest. Being financially responsible entails a certain level of proficiency in...[Read More]
Financial management when we lose a loved one
30 November
Financial Management When a Loved One Dies Losing a loved one is probably one of the most stressful events one will ever go through in life. It will leave you feeling distraught and devastated, so sorting out their finances is the last thing you’d...[Read More]