Ignore the ‘$1 million in super to retire’ advice: here’s what you need to know
As people age, the algorithms seem to know and suddenly, you are besieged with links to stories that espouse the need for a superannuation of $1 million and more. It is great if someone does have that amount. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia…
How to choose an in-home carer: seek the X factor
Words by Danielle Robertson Outsourcing the care of your loved one is a big step. It involves coming to terms with having strangers in a loved one’s home, at a time in life when they are at their most vulnerable, and invariably with you unable…
What is a serviced apartment in a retirement village?
Some retirement villages offer serviced apartments, which are ideal if you or a loved one requires extra support. Serviced apartments are generally studio-sized, or have a separate bedroom, and include a private bathroom, kitchenette, and living area. They will often have a balcony or courtyard…
Online information hub launched to try to help NSW seniors save money
With the rising cost of living hurting all parts of society, the NSW Government has launched a one-stop online shop to try and make it easier for people aged over 65 to manage. One in six NSW residents is aged over 65, with about two-thirds…
Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment to rise on 20 March
Around five million people will receive a boost to their social security payments when indexation takes effect next Wednesday. Those receiving Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment will receive an increase of $19.60 a fortnight for singles and $29.40 a fortnight for couples…
Six reasons to consider going into a retirement village
According to the Retirement Living Council’s new report ‘Better Housing for Better Health’, released earlier this month, there are six key reasons to consider entering retirement living. Better health Retirement villages combine communal facilities, programs and services to improve both the physical and social…
Hey Google: what are the most popular questions Googled about retirement villages?
It turns out that the most popular questions put to the search engine Google are not so different to those being searched for on villages.com.au – so today, we’re answering some of those burning questions.
$683.8 million in unpaid superannuation has been put into Australians’ retirement savings
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has revealed it has found the non-payment of super entitlements it has found and distributed them to super funds and individuals boosting their retirement savings. The money is from unpaid super raised by employee complaints, ATO compliance activities and voluntary…
Four tech gadgets giving seniors superpowers to age in place
It is always advisable to ask what technology is available in retirement living, be it a village or independent living units. Ageing in place is taking on new connotations as technology redefines boundaries. Devices are being made that aid independence, safety and connectedness. There is…
What are the real costs of retirement living?
Retirement living is attractive, with many villages at full or near-full occupancy. However, the one question we often receive about entering a retirement village is for help to understand the financial details. There are a number of fees and costs to consider and it is…