With much of retirement planning focused on financial security, your well-being can often be overlooked. Finishing work is a huge lifestyle change and it can be stressful. While having more time to pursue your own interests is exciting, if you’re not mentally prepared it can be daunting. Deteriorating health, loss of social connections and finding […]

If you’re one of the many older Australians who are choosing to downsize in retirement, you might be wondering where to start! Whether you’re downsizing to reduce financial pressure, minimise home maintenance, or to relocate to a more desirable location, it requires a huge amount of planning and organising to make it happen. Having a […]

If you’re approaching retirement, one of the biggest choices you’ll be faced with is deciding where to live. For many, it comes down to staying in the family home or downsizing to a retirement community. So, how can you discover which is the right choice for you? Your situation is unique, and there’s no ideal […]

If you’ve decided to downsize in retirement, the next step is to find a new home that suits your needs and lifestyle both now, and as you age. But, with so many choices, it can be hard to know where to start! Making a short checklist of the features that will make your life comfortable […]

Keeping your mind in good health is important at any age, but especially as we get older. While having the odd senior moment generally isn’t a cause for alarm, it can be very frustrating and upsetting if your memory isn’t as reliable as it once was. The good news is, that there are some simple […]

If you’re like many older homeowners in Australia who are asset-rich but cash-poor, you may be wondering how you can source some extra funds to enjoy your retirement. Will you downsize your home and move to a smaller residence or retirement community? Or if you’re not ready to sell, maybe you’re considering a reverse mortgage? […]