Retiring Not Shy! | Retirement Lifestyle | Articles, information, insights & strategies
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Retiring Not Shy! | Retirement Lifestyle | Articles, information, insights & strategies
1w ago
I have always written creatively, but years of writing and working in the academic world had seen my creative writing mojo wilt. Retired and away from the workplace I wanted to rediscover it. But writing is a solitary occupation and I love the buzz and company of people to gather ideas. Could I find a ..read more
Retiring Not Shy! | Retirement Lifestyle | Articles, information, insights & strategies
1w ago
This is a contribution by our resident financial advisor, Christina. Christina has one eye on the retirement prize but in the meantime she’s a taxation and financial advisor in Brisbane. Christina is here to answer your questions about financial planning, selling up your business and getting your dollar ducks in a row for retirement. We ..read more
Retiring Not Shy! | Retirement Lifestyle | Articles, information, insights & strategies
1w ago
Somehow our younger-years vision of retirement has morphed from sitting in the shade of an umbrella on a white sandy beach, book in hand. With the world recently doling out ‘no historical data on that, mate’ scenarios, there is no longer a traditional notion of retirement. So, should individuals reevaluate their life paths, priorities, and ..read more
Retiring Not Shy! | Retirement Lifestyle | Articles, information, insights & strategies
1M ago
Caravanning around Australia – the best way to test if you had a heavy vehicle and were surrounded by desert suitable for dumping a body….would your spouse make it back? Wait, no. Caravanning around Australia – the best way to spend your retirement travelling on budget. That’s what I meant. For sure. So you and ..read more
Retiring Not Shy! | Retirement Lifestyle | Articles, information, insights & strategies
1M ago
Selling your home can be a stressful experience. We put together these tips on how to choose the real estate agent who is best for you. These are generalised recommendations, applicable to most situations, but subject to specific individual State or Territory Laws and regulations. Engaging a real estate agent to sell your property Our ..read more
Retiring Not Shy! | Retirement Lifestyle | Articles, information, insights & strategies
1M ago
As I entered retirement, I looked forward to the prospect of not working. However, I certainly didn’t budget for my appliances to stop working, too! If you’re like me, the upkeep and maintenance of your car is non-negotiable, but I’ve never really thought about the upkeep of household appliances – until, of course, one of ..read more
Retiring Not Shy! | Retirement Lifestyle | Articles, information, insights & strategies
1M ago
As a new retiree, I recently found myself swept up in the excitement of starting a new chapter – downsizing! While at first I was torn about moving from the family home, I soon got swept away in planning all the great things I’d do once I got to my new, cosier place. I could ..read more
Retiring Not Shy! | Retirement Lifestyle | Articles, information, insights & strategies
1M ago
There is little as quintessentially Australian as hooking up the caravan and going on a road trip to explore the great outdoors. Admittedly, it can take weeks of meticulous planning and packing, but once that’s taken care of, you can embrace the freedom to go wherever you please! No wonder so many of us embrace ..read more
Retiring Not Shy! | Retirement Lifestyle | Articles, information, insights & strategies
1M ago
We recently downsized from the family home and moved into an apartment building. We were very much looking forward to a lower maintenance space and proximity to a wide range of amenities. Situated in the heart of Brisbane, our new apartment is so close to all our favourite shops and restaurants. The lifestyle change afforded ..read more
Retiring Not Shy! | Retirement Lifestyle | Articles, information, insights & strategies
1M ago
Since retiring, I’ve certainly been enjoying the extra time. I’m making a noticeable dent in my to-be-read pile, and though my husband seems to have more of a brain for it, I’m trying to get better at sudoku. But what I’d really like to do is complete a postgraduate degree that I never managed to ..read more