When independence begins to change: Planning before decisions become urgent – Part 2/3
8 October
For years, retirement may unfold exactly as imagined.Travel. Time with grandchildren. Long lunches with friends. Gardening, golf, volunteering or simply enjoying the freedom of having fewer deadlines.Then something changes.Perhaps one partner begins...[Read More]
Retirement is the beginning: Six slow weeks in Georgia
8 October
Retirement changes the way you travel.For years, holidays may have been squeezed between work commitments, school calendars and responsibilities waiting at home. Two weeks disappeared in a flash. Three weeks felt indulgent. Every itinerary seemed to...[Read More]
Happiness is where the heart is
8 October
In a world that constantly encourages us to strive for more, move faster and achieve the next goal, happiness can sometimes feel like something waiting for us in the future.We tell ourselves we will be happy when we earn more, travel more, retire,...[Read More]
Building your own home gym for resistance training
8 October
While most people are aware of the importance of regular aerobic exercise, the significance of resistance training (aka weight or strength training) is often overlooked. It’s recommended that adults engage in at least two 20- to 30-minute...[Read More]
Activities you can do with teenage kids still living at home
8 October
Sometimes, it may seem as though we have no connection to our formerly young, now-adolescent children.It can be difficult to relate with teenagers as they navigate adolescence by developing their own interests, experimenting with various social...[Read More]
Turning retirement dreams into a plan; The life we’ve been working towards – Part 1
24 September
For years, retirement can feel like something waiting somewhere in the distance. There are careers to build, mortgages to pay, children to raise and countless everyday commitments competing for attention. Then, almost unexpectedly, the conversation...[Read More]
Before retirement begins: Take the trip you’ll talk about for years — four weeks in the Azores
24 September
There comes a point when travel starts to mean something different.For a couple approaching retirement, the idea of rushing through ten cities in fourteen days can lose some of its appeal. Instead, you may find yourself wanting more time, more...[Read More]
You are what you eat — and who you share it with
24 September
We have all heard the saying, you are what you eat.It is usually used as a reminder to choose fresh food, eat more vegetables, drink more water and make healthier decisions.And while nutrition is undeniably important, perhaps there is another side...[Read More]
8 traits good parents have in common
24 September
People know the importance of good parenting, but what makes model parents? What do they do for their children that shows they are good parents?Here, we unlock the mystery of good parenting with a list of 8 things good parents do for their...[Read More]
7 things retirees wish they had considered in their 40s and 50s
17 September
Retirement often feels a long way off when you are in your 40s and even your early 50s. Life is busy, mortgages are still being paid, children may still be at home, careers are demanding, and there always seems to be another financial priority...[Read More]
Could a shorter working week be better for your health?
17 September
For many of us, work has a habit of expanding to fill almost every available space in our lives. Emails creep into evenings, weekends become recovery time, and personal appointments are squeezed around meetings and deadlines.
Most of the time, we...[Read More]
Aged care is about more than care — It’s about how you want to live
17 September
For many people, the words “aged care” immediately bring to mind thoughts of nursing homes, medical appointments and losing independence.
But aged care can be about something much broader.
It can be about staying connected, feeling safe,...[Read More]
Open for inspection: 7 ways to make your property stand out
17 September
When it comes to selling your home, the open for inspection is one of the most important opportunities to create a strong first impression.
Potential buyers may have already seen professional photos, studied the floorplan and researched the...[Read More]
6 Tips to ensure you have healthy relationships
10 September
Whether it’s with family members, friends, co-workers or a romantic partner, maintaining healthy relationships is crucial to one’s happiness and personal growth. Moreover, social connections affect one’s health and ability to manage...[Read More]
5 simple lessons to motivate kids to save
10 September
Building strong money habits early can set children up for a lifetime of smart financial decisions.
It all starts with simple lessons in saving, spending, and valuing what matters most.
Top 5 tips to motivate kids to saveHelp Them Set a...[Read More]
