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Can statistics help find a good place to retire in Australia?

Statistics can give an indication of what an area is like in terms of a median age. But there’s nothing like going and researching an area well before retirement to see if it appeals.

Retirement is likely to be the biggest life change you’ll face

For retirement there’s no set direction; there are no set goals; and there is no one else to tell you what to do. You’re in charge. That’s what makes it one of the biggest life changes you’ll face.

Are you Retirement Ready?

Retirement Ready? offers a personal and practical guide to preparing for and making the most of the exciting opportunities of retirement and meeting its inevitable challenges.

Click here to learn how you can plan your best retirement.

7 steps to produce the life harvest you desire—Step 3

Once you have established the purpose for each area of your life’s garden, you can begin to plan what the new garden will look like. This includes what type of plants you’ll have, how you’ll arrange them and how many you’ll need. It’s about making choices.

Understanding superannuation and the Age Pension means tests

In Australia, once you retire, you’re expected to access your superannuation to at least partly fund your living expenses in retirement. That means your superannuation is assessed as part of your financial resources to determine how much, if any, Age Pension you could collect.

Robert Redford’s yes, no, maybe to retirement at age 82

Most people have their retirement sorted by the time they reach 82. And, if you’re able, working on is an option. Maybe at a more relaxed pace. For many, that’s a great way to spend their retirement years.

7 steps to produce the life harvest you desire—Step 2

Different areas of your life garden will have different purposes. That means they need to be planted and tended to in their own unique way to ensure your overall purpose is fulfilled.

Five things I’ve learned from my now adult grandchildren

I’m a grandparent and the scary thing is that I have two adult grandchildren. Where did the time go? Twin boys; they’re about to turn 20. Proud? Absolutely. But I will spare you the photos and most of the stories. However, I’ve learned a lot from my adult grandchildren.

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