What is Social Care for Older People and Why Seeking Advice Early Matters

28 August

As we grow older, our needs change — sometimes gradually, and sometimes quite suddenly. Social care refers to the range of support services available to older people in the UK who need help with daily activities, personal care, health-related...[Read More]

The positive impact of salary sacrifice plans on pensions in the UK

15 May

Not everyone is aware of the positive impact of salary sacrifice plans on pensions — which is precisely why a lot of employees in the United Kingdom may be overlooking this pension tax benefit.   Salary sacrificing is a tax-efficient approach to...[Read More]

Essential tips for the end of the tax year in the UK

13 March

As the 5 April tax deadline approaches, now is the time to review your finances and take advantage of available tax-saving opportunities.  A little planning now can help you keep more of your hard-earned money while ensuring you’re in the best...[Read More]

Will your digital memories survive? 10 tips for protecting your photos and home videos

27 August

We take more photos and videos today than any generation before us.Birthdays, holidays, weddings, grandchildren, pets, family gatherings and everyday moments are captured almost constantly. Yet there is an interesting contradiction: while we...[Read More]

Activities to try for each decade of your life

20 August

Every stage of life offers unique opportunities for personal growth and well-being, both physical and mental. Whether you’re in your 20s or beyond your 50s, there’s always something new to try that can keep you active and mentally stimulated....[Read More]

10 things I would tell my younger self about retirement

13 August

When you are young, retirement can feel like a distant destination—something to think about after the mortgage is paid, the children have grown and your working life begins to slow down. Yet, looking back from the age of 70, 80 or beyond, it...[Read More]

Travelling after 70: Keeping adventure in retirement

6 August

Reaching your seventies does not mean your travelling days are over. Yet many retirees begin to second-guess international travel because of health concerns, unfamiliar airports, long flights and the fear that something may go wrong away from...[Read More]

What is your finish line?

6 August

The idea of a finish line is often associated with sport. It might be the white line at the end of a running track, the final kilometre of a marathon or the moment a competitor stands on the podium after years of training.But finish lines exist...[Read More]

Defining your retirement dream

30 July

Reaching retirement age often comes with a long-held expectation: this is finally the time to live the dream. After decades of working, raising a family, paying bills and meeting responsibilities, retirement can represent freedom, choice and the...[Read More]

Top 5 new skills to develop in retirement

23 July

Retirement is often described as the time to slow down, but it can also be the perfect opportunity to finally master the skills that were pushed aside during a busy working life. Careers, family commitments and everyday responsibilities can leave...[Read More]

Why people avoid financial advice—and three reasons they shouldn’t

2 July

Most people want to feel financially secure. They want to manage their household expenses, build savings, make the most of their superannuation and eventually enjoy a lifestyle of choice. Yet many Australians delay speaking with a Financial Adviser,...[Read More]

Spin the globe: A four-week family adventure

2 July

Choosing a family holiday can sometimes feel harder than packing for one. Parents may dream of beautiful scenery and cultural experiences, while school-aged children imagine theme parks, wildlife encounters and endless opportunities for adventure....[Read More]

Seven steps to feeling financially secure

25 June

Financial security is often associated with being wealthy, owning valuable assets or having a large retirement balance. While money and assets can provide important protection, genuine financial security is also a state of mind. It is the feeling...[Read More]

The first great retirement journey: Seven weeks through Europe

25 June

Retirement changes the way a couple can travel. For years, holidays may have been squeezed between work commitments, family responsibilities and limited annual leave. Now, for the first major trip after retirement, time becomes part of the...[Read More]

Caring with love: Supporting a parent or grandparent living with dementia

25 June

When a parent or grandparent is diagnosed with dementia, life can begin to change for the whole family. Familiar routines may become difficult, conversations may be repeated, and someone who was once fiercely independent may increasingly rely on...[Read More]