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 […]
We recently downsized from the family home and moved into an apartment building. We were very much looking forward to a lower maintenance space and proximity to a wide range of amenities. Situated in the heart of Brisbane, our new apartment is so close to all our favourite shops and restaurants. The lifestyle change afforded […]
Since retiring, I’ve certainly been enjoying the extra time. I’m making a noticeable dent in my to-be-read pile, and though my husband seems to have more of a brain for it, I’m trying to get better at sudoku. But what I’d really like to do is complete a postgraduate degree that I never managed to […]
Thinking about death isn’t the most pleasant topic, especially when it’s your own. But it’s something you can’t put off. There are so many stories about families ripped apart after losing a loved one, all because there were disagreements over who should get what. A will is always a good idea, but it’s particularly important […]
