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 […]
Moving away from friends Moving home can be an exciting time but it isn’t always, and there are times when moving away can be a very sad affair. We look at a number of types of moves and the impact of moving away from friends. I recall sort of my move from Bayswater in Melbourne […]
Moving house scores 20 on the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale. If you are moving as part of your retirement plans then your stress levels might be even higher; retirement in itself is considered by many as number 10 in the 10 most stressful life events. Here are our tips and a checklist for minimising […]
Whether your are embarking on a sea change, downsizing your home, setting off to travel the world or just staying put, decluttering means huge benefits for you, your family and probably your local op shop. Read on for our decluttering for retirement tips. [This is a guest post by Mim from Love from Mim. You […]
