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You may be happily retired, but for many, we actually miss the work. You might miss the source of income, the mate-ship or simply the routine of working life, but just because you are retired it doesn’t mean you have to stop work completely. We have listed some of the best jobs for retirees.
Are you thinking about downsizing and curious about the different types of retirement accommodation available? Everyone has different needs, priorities and budgets, which is why this comprehensive 12 page Retire Well guide is a very helpful guide for those contemplating a move to a seniors’ community. All you need to do is click the link …
One of our partners has scooped the awards at the Master Builders Association Awards recently for their world class lifestyle resort.
It’s time to debunk the myth of zero housing costs in retirement if we want to understand why retirees resist downsizing. Retirees have at least five reasons to be wary of the costs of downsizing, writes Erika Altmann, University of Tasmania.
What’s not to love about downsizing? Cheaper utility bills, fewer rooms to clean, a cozier feeling all around. When you’re downsizing for retirement, you may also qualify for a higher pension based on your assets, and even free up some cash which could go towards your all-important retirement savings writes Financial Risk Advisor, Katrina Haskew.
Older Australians will be able to take direct control of their own home care funding under federal government changes.
Accumulating enough money to retire is an achievement that deserves to be celebrated. You can finally take a long-awaited trip around the world, or invite your colleagues and family members to join you for a retirement party. Or maybe you want to retreat from the working world in a little cabin by a lake where …
A major development catering for retirees has officially opened.
A mock Adidas ad created by a German student is emotional, brilliant and was ignored by the global company. In the spec commercial the former marathon runner in a retirement village only wanted a moment away from his dreary life, where he sat surrounded by others counting down the hours while dreaming of past glories. The key …
The benefits of retirement villages and living conditions are well established however, retirement villages contracts have long been controversial issues among Australia’s ageing population. In a recent article published by Bina Brown from Third Age Matters, Binna discussed some of the pros and cons of retirement villages. “There are three main contract and finance models …
