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In addition to the blog posts and responses, we provide access to Articles written by several well-credentialled contributors.
If you are willing to write and submit an Article on any aspect of Australia's Seniors and their plans to stay put in their own conventional housing, we would be delighted to receive it.
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SMSF Wealth Warning
Once again the unscrupulous are preying on the vulnerable and ignorant. The release by ASIC of the following warning highlights the risks associated with dealing with unqualified individuals in the specialisation of SMSFs. Always use an accredited specialist SMSF advisor when dealing with your superannuation.
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It doesn't have to be a Reverse Mortgage
So you decide you want to increase your income. The pension is not enough to allow you to live the way you would like. Perhaps your house needs urgent repairs and you don’t have the money to pay for them. There are many reasons you may need extra money – travel, a new car, helping relatives, you name it.
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Careful.....Reverse Mortgages could reduce Centrelink payments
If you are considering a Reverse Mortgage and also receiving payments from CentreLink, such as an Aged Pension, it is good idea to check on the possible impact such a loan might have on your pension.
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Enjoying Good Health
Here's to Ageless Good Health. Regular physical exercise is good for physical health. Total health is, however, more complex.
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How to Access the Equity in your Home
Many retired Australian Seniors have paid off their home in which they reside, and are in the situation of being asset-rich but cash-poor.
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A Healthy Lifestyle now can mean a Healthy Later Life
We all know the health benefits of an active lifestyle together with a balanced diet, but it is widely accepted amongst the medical fraternity that healthy living can allow people to stay active and independent for much of their lives.
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Reverse Mortgages - think twice
The latest way for mature age people to raise money is to take out a reverse mortgage. The banks are able to promote these financial agreements with the delicious prospect of never having to make any payments on the loan. Imagine, a loan that you don’t have to service. It simply compounds and is paid when you either sell the house or the loan comes out of your estate when you die.
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Make Your Home more Senior-friendly
Assuming that the home owners wish to remain in their homes, and not downsize, I recommend that the following alterations and upgrades be considered.
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Walking Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs
Warming Up. The higher intensity of exercise you intend to do, the more you benefit from warming up. But even a relaxing stroll is likely to feel better after two to four minutes of gentle, dynamic warm-up moves.
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Take A Walk!
As with any exercise program we need to start slowly and walking is the most natural, least expensive, most accommodating exercise of all.
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