We asked and you responded… You may recall that we asked you to answer a short 5-minute Retirement Pulse survey a couple of weeks ago. Well you did. And to say that your answers delighted us is an understatement. Here’s why. They shared a lot of common sense...

We recently did a Google search to see the type of value people place on advice and it seems some of the best things in life (including advice) are free. Other advice may seem expensive - medical appointments for instance. But paying for a third opinion on a...

There are certain ‘motherhood’ statements, so-called because you would find it hard to disagree with these sentiments. One such statement is that we all want what’s best for our kids. We’d walk over hot coals for them, in fact. This is evidenced financially...

There are many challenges associated with planning retirement and retirement income. Over the years, we’ve highlighted lots of ways to tackle them one by one. But the ‘fear of running out’ (FORO) remains the main concern for many older Australians. And...

Downsizing is the term used when older Australians sell a family home and relocate to a smaller, low maintenance residence. This often involves the move from a house to an apartment or unit, or to a residential village. It’s also a term used in ‘Downsizing...