Retirement Living

To age in place is a goal for many people. A definition of this is “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level”. There may become a time in your life where being able to live independently …

Early retirement is a major lifestyle goal of many people. However, early retirement isn’t always all it’s made out to be, so it pays to be aware of potential issues and how to avoid them. Here are the top four pitfalls of an early retirement: Spending too much during the …

Have you heard of unretirement? It is a new phenomenon where retirees decided to come out of retirement and re-join the workforce. Looking at statistics over the ditch, the Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals that 177,500 Australians aged 45 years and over who had previously retired returned to work …

When a move into a care home is considered, financial concerns are often a worry. Will you have to pay for your care? If so, how much? If you have a spouse or partner what about the implications for them? You are responsible for paying for your care and where …

Research shows that most people enjoy a high level of satisfaction when living in a Retirement Village. Villages vary greatly – you’ll notice different sized villages; from very few units to some with hundreds; possibly different types of units within the same complex; newer villages and older villages. You will …

A study by Australian consultancy group Rice Warner (commissioned by not-for-profit organisation Women in Super) has revealed that retirement savings for men aged between 30 and 60 are 42 per cent higher than for women of the same age. The gender gap was biggest for women in their late 30s and …

There have been many news articles talking about the rising number of older people renting. So I thought I would do a little investigation to see if an older person could rent and afford to ‘live’ on NZSuper alone. NZ Superannuation payments increase on April 1 every year as the …

There are a multitude of situations that can cause you to need to access some extra financial support while living at home. It is important to be aware of things that you might be entitled to. For example not everyone has funds at the ready to pay for dental treatment, …

So you have decided that moving into a care home is the right option for you. Now that you have made the move, There are a few things you can do to help you settle in and make your new home actually feel like that. The majority of homes will …

Big changes in life usually warrant big emotions, and this is no different when making the decision to move into care. It is common to experience a lot of conflicting emotions while you are making the decision to move into care, as well as once you have moved into care. …