1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1188+ words) Preparing to retire can be an overwhelming shift as you switch your mindset from working and saving to enjoying your days and spending your hard-earned cash. "Retirement is one of the most important financial transitions people make," Misha Schubert, Super…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (612+ words) After a divorce, she found herself struggling to stay afloat - a situation financial literacy coach Jen Richardson says is becoming increasingly common among older Australian women. Richardson, a female-focused finance educator told The Senior many women approach retirement only to…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (350+ words) Bek Bracken loves getting on the water. The 60-year-old from Ryde described kayaking as "relaxing, great for fitness and fun". She regularly paddles along the Lane Cove River in northern Sydney's Lane Cove National Park. Ms Bracken is part of…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (769+ words) Deeming is back in the news with a further increase to the deeming rates from March 20th, in parallel with the automatic indexation of the pension. Deeming is a major issue for retirees - it doesn't just affect income-tested pensioners, it also…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (284+ words) Pensioners will see a boost but some could go backwards with the latest indexation of the aged care pension. From March 20, single pensioners are expected to receive an extra $22. 20 per fortnight, bringing the maximum payment to $1200. 90. Couples will receive an…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (510+ words) This is sponsored content for Dorsal Media Studies show village residents spend less time in hospital and make fewer visits to the doctor. Is your lifestyle not quite as healthy as you would like it to be? Do you ever…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (518+ words) Ever wondered who collects the Guide Dogs money boxes? Wendy Clark soon found out when she looked into ways to give back to the community, after retiring as a speech pathologist in 2024. "I knew I wanted to do something to…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (689+ words) As many Australians struggle with sweeping aged care reforms - including confusing price increases and major blow outs in wait times for support - the head of the Council of Elders says the government must genuinely listen to the people affected. "Setting…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (767+ words) After her kids grew up, a Melbourne mother found a powerful way to supercharge her superannuation with a tax incentive many people are "still unaware of", despite thousands of Australians pouring billions into the scheme each year. Skincare brand owner…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (687+ words) When a respected engineer's best-laid retirement plans were thrown out the window, he found another way to live his golden years without compromise. "I've got all this talent, all this knowledge to offer and energy, and I'm not allowed to…...