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Retirement living or the kids’ inheritance? The questions you must ask yourself
Talk to any retirement village operator and they will share stories of people who have put their name on a waiting list, only for them to renege when the time comes for them to move in. The reason is always the same. The children deserve…
Why people at retirement age should pay off their mortgage with their superannuation
As avid readers of stories about how much is needed for a comfortable life in retirement, we always see the rider on any figures, “providing you own your own home and have no mortgage.” However in 2021, there were nearly 9.8 million households in Australia….
73% of seniors still hoping to find true love: survey
As people reach their retirement, many of us start to reflect on their lives – now new US research is shedding light on what some older people have learnt from their experiences. A survey of 2,000 Americans aged 65 and older, found: 25% believe their…
The benefit of having a DMF in your retirement village contract
People considering moving into retirement living will be met by the “Deferred Management Fee” for the first time in their lives. The words can be a cause of concern if they are new to you, but the use of the Deferred Management Fee (DMF) is…
Extra $500 per household for people with Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders
Nearly 500,000 Australians will be eligible for a rebate worth hundreds of dollars in a bid to offset a major price hike expected on July 1. All Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders, nearly 500,000, will receive up to $500 per household in energy bill relief…
It’s influenza season – have you gotten your flu shot?
Since COVID-19 in early 2020, flu has become a forgotten word. But you have noticed it is back in Australia, people are sneezing, coughing and spluttering and it is important to have a flu shot with the cooler weather still to come. The latest Australian…