10 Family holidays to take with ageing parents before travel gets too hard

10 September

There is a window in life that is easy to miss.   Your children may be getting older, your career may finally be giving you a little more freedom, and your parents may still be healthy enough to travel. For a few precious years, three generations...[Read More]

6 Tips to ensure you have healthy relationships

10 September

Whether it’s with family members, friends, co-workers or a romantic partner, maintaining healthy relationships is crucial to one’s happiness and personal growth. Moreover, social connections affect one’s health and ability to manage...[Read More]

Little travellers, big adventures: Top 5 Australian and international family getaways

3 September

Travelling with young children can sometimes feel like relocating your entire household for a week. Prams, snacks, favourite toys, swimming gear and carefully timed naps all need to be considered. But with the right destination, a family holiday can...[Read More]

The importance of making an effort to share meals together

3 September

In today’s fast-paced world, the act of sharing a meal with others is becoming increasingly rare. We find ourselves consuming nearly half of our weekly meals alone, opting for quick and convenient on-the-go options rather than taking the time to...[Read More]

Wellbeing: Investing in the life you want to live

27 August

Wellbeing is one of those things we often take for granted until something feels out of balance. We can become so focused on work, finances, family responsibilities and the never-ending list of things that need to be done that looking after...[Read More]

Eight weeks of extraordinary: A journey for two

27 August

For couples approaching retirement, there is a particular pleasure in travelling while time, curiosity and a little indulgence are all on your side. Eight weeks is long enough to go beyond the highlights, yet short enough to keep the journey...[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]

Push on to shake up ‘best before’ and ‘use-by’ dates

19 August

As a kid, Emma Willliams’ favourite dinner was McDonalds.But now a mum-of-two with a backyard full of chickens, she’s desperate for her family to avoid packaged foods and is making it her mission to minimise food waste.“I find it really hard...[Read More]

Chasing better weather: 7 tips for escaping the cold — or simply changing the climate

13 August

For many Australians, winter brings the familiar urge to escape. The mornings are darker, the heater seems permanently switched on and suddenly somewhere with sunshine, blue skies and an outdoor table looks very appealing.But “escaping the cold”...[Read More]

Regular exercise can improve your mental well-being

13 August

Health and fitness go beyond physical well-being; they also play a significant role in maintaining mental and emotional health.Among the various wellness strategies, regular exercise has been proven to have a profound impact on mental...[Read More]

Seven things I would tell my younger self about superannuation and investing

6 August

At 60, retirement no longer feels like a distant event. It is close enough to imagine the lifestyle I want, the experiences I hope to enjoy and the financial decisions that will shape the years ahead.   Looking back to when I first started work,...[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]