Are you considering a home renovation? Choosing where to live in retirement is so important and one of your options is to remodel your existing home so that you can age in place. We share our tips on managing a renovation, be that in an existing home or a new purchase. Why consider a home […]
The joys of travel are endless and as the years go by I am conscious that there is a lot of the world left to see. These 7 favourite travel destinations could easily be added to your list and mine. Or have we missed one of your favourites? I asked 6 travel bloggers to share […]
Retirement villages and manufactured homes are popular choices for retirees looking to downsize, but each of them comes with rules and regulations that it is essential you understand. Discover the pitfalls and make a well informed choice before proceeding with the purchase of a home in either of these accommodation options. As alluded to in […]
You know it don’t you, you really must exercise, and that as you age, fitness and strength become ever more important. But life gets in the way, sometimes in the form of injuries and pain, sometimes due to boredom and general lack of motivation. Hopefully the variety of stories below will provide you with some […]
If you are looking for fashionable summer shoes you really can’t go past the FRANKiE4 Footwear range – sandals, sneakers and slides, flats and heels, they are all there. If you have been following me on social media or this blog, you will already know that I am a huge fan of FRANKiE4 Footwear and […]
There are many ways to save for retirement and the best ways are as individual as you are. We asked some colleagues for their advice – here are their tips. We always recommend that you start with a clear sense of how you want your life to be in retirement – then you have the […]
If you are planning a trip to Barcelona, you are about to visit one of the most culturally enriching cities we have been privileged to stay in. Find out what to see and do in this amazing City. Our 5 days exploring Barcelona We arrived in Barcelona at 8.30 pm on Saturday October 2nd, 2017 […]
The statistics on elder abuse in Australia are not easily determined but it is a very real problem. We share one woman’s experience in confronting and dealing with this issue. [This is a guest post by an Australian woman who generously shares with us the reality of dealing with the financial and emotional aspects of […]
Having at least some basic financial planning skils in place is essential to a satisfying retirement and we recommend you develop your personal investment plan. Here is an outline of how we went about this. Alternatively, you could just win the lottery but “Hope is not a strategy” and so far that hasn’t worked for […]
Adrift Clothing rightly claim their pieces are for Every Woman and I definitely agree. Whether shopping at Adrift Online or in store, their garments will have you feeling fabulous, and at realistic prices too. Founded in Brisbane in 2012 by Rebecca Pullar, Adrift fashion accommodates all women regardless of their size, age, style preference or […]
