Are Your Kids Counting on Your Inheritance? Why Seniors Are Choosing to Spend It All
For a long time, a big part of the American Dream was the idea that parents would leave a meaningful inheritance. This money would give…
Category: Retirement
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Is It Selfish to Move to a Cheaper State Away from Family?
Retirement is supposed to feel calmer and more secure. However, many seniors with a fixed income cannot achieve financial security. When local taxes and housing…
Boomerang Kids: Help or Heavy Burden for Seniors
A lot of seniors picture retirement as the time when the house finally quiets down. For many, that empty nest moment never really shows up.…
Retiring Later, Saving More: The Shifting Landscape of Life After Work
Australians today are hanging up their work boots later than ever before, and it’s not just a flicker on the economic radar, it’s a generational…
The Sandwich Generation and the True Price of Retirement
Retirement has long been imagined as a peaceful chapter in life, but for many Australians, the rising cost of living is making that vision more…
From 4% Rule to 4.7%: A Small Change with Big Retirement Impacts
Retirement planning might seem like a mountain of complicated math, but for more than 30 years, one simple formula has been guiding millions: the 4%…
The Best Country to Retire to… Lies, damned lies, and statistics!
The saying may be attributed to Mark Twain but the truth is univeral. Numbers and reality are not always aligned. A case in point is…
The Pain and Gain of Downsizing: A Comprehensive Guide for Empty Nesters
As a gerontologist who has worked with hundreds of empty nesters over the past two decades, I’ve witnessed the profound transformation that downsizing brings to…
Succession Planning: Secure Your Legacy with Ease
Securing your family’s future starts with a clear plan. Succession planning lays the groundwork for a smooth transfer of responsibilities and assets. You’re protecting your…
Aged Care Act 2025: 5 Major Shifts Every Australian Family Needs to Know Now
The aged care reforms 2025 mark a major overhaul of Australia’s aged care laws. A new Aged Care Act (passed in 2024 and effective from…