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If you own a home in Australia, how much do you need to retire?
As people approach retirement, thoughts and conversations can centre around how much is needed to have a comfortable lifestyle throughout their later years. Self-funded and pension-funded retirees have the same thoughts and wonder if it is better to be self-funded, or to rely on the…
How much is needed to retire in 2023?
The perfect retirement looks different to everyone, but what people do have in common is the need to have some sort of plan in place. Vanguard’s ‘How Australia Retires’ report found that young Australians are quite confident about their retirement plans but that confidence continues…
Tackling grief in seniors living communities
In every senior’s living community, a high proportion of residents will be experiencing grief in one form or another. How can operators help residents at this challenging stage of life? It’s an uncomfortable reality that for many residents in senior living communities, grief is a…
Exploring government support options
Many people think that there is no support prior to reaching the age when they are able to apply for the Age Pension, but fortunately, that isn’t the case. Similarly, self-funded retirees are not aware that there may be options that you can access, regardless…
Thinking of being a grey nomad?
Many people think of hitting the road when they retire, however, the initial investment can frighten some away from the thought. RACQ Financial Wellbeing’s Jess Colquhoun said planning ahead for travel could help reduce costs in retirement. “Retirement looks different for everyone, but if you…
What happens if a retirement living operator changes hands
If you are a resident in a retirement living facility, you have signed a contract on agreeing to be part of the village. The contract will stipulate your rights, the entry costs, the settling-in period, recurrent charges, services and facilities, alterations and additions, repairs and…