I have always written creatively, but years of writing and working in the academic world had seen my creative writing mojo wilt. Retired and away from the workplace I wanted to rediscover it. But writing is a solitary occupation and I love the buzz and company of people to gather ideas. Could I find a […]
My grandmother, long gone, was the best person I ever met. She taught me so much. Every day I miss her and thank her for everything she gave me, except, my feet. I remember looking at her gnarly feet thinking, phew, I’m so glad I don’t have those size 11, high-arched, narrow-ankled, wide-balled, hammer-toed clodhoppers. […]
This is a contribution by our resident financial advisor, Christina. Christina has one eye on the retirement prize but in the meantime she’s a taxation and financial advisor in Brisbane. Christina is here to answer your questions about financial planning, selling up your business and getting your dollar ducks in a row for retirement. We […]
Somehow our younger-years vision of retirement has morphed from sitting in the shade of an umbrella on a white sandy beach, book in hand. With the world recently doling out ‘no historical data on that, mate’ scenarios, there is no longer a traditional notion of retirement. So, should individuals reevaluate their life paths, priorities, and […]
Caravanning around Australia – the best way to test if you had a heavy vehicle and were surrounded by desert suitable for dumping a body….would your spouse make it back? Wait, no. Caravanning around Australia – the best way to spend your retirement travelling on budget. That’s what I meant. For sure. So you and […]
Comfortable and stylish shoes for older women are more readily available these days than they have ever been in the past. No longer do we have to compromise on style to be comfortable. This post shares where to shop for comfortable and stylish shoes for women at midlife and beyond Great brands proving that shoes […]
Selling your home can be a stressful experience. We put together these tips on how to choose the real estate agent who is best for you. These are generalised recommendations, applicable to most situations, but subject to specific individual State or Territory Laws and regulations. Engaging a real estate agent to sell your property Our […]
As I entered retirement, I looked forward to the prospect of not working. However, I certainly didn’t budget for my appliances to stop working, too! If you’re like me, the upkeep and maintenance of your car is non-negotiable, but I’ve never really thought about the upkeep of household appliances – until, of course, one of […]
As a new retiree, I recently found myself swept up in the excitement of starting a new chapter – downsizing! While at first I was torn about moving from the family home, I soon got swept away in planning all the great things I’d do once I got to my new, cosier place. I could […]
There is little as quintessentially Australian as hooking up the caravan and going on a road trip to explore the great outdoors. Admittedly, it can take weeks of meticulous planning and packing, but once that’s taken care of, you can embrace the freedom to go wherever you please! No wonder so many of us embrace […]
