Finance

Getting the Most from Retirement

Getting the Most from Retirement

2 Dec 2019 Own your home? Live on the Pension? Asset rich and cash poor? Thinking of downsizing or renovating, buying a new car or taking a cruise?
2 in 5 Boomers aren’t confident they will retire at 65 as FCI score worsens

2 in 5 Boomers aren’t confident they will retire at 65 as FCI score worsens

9 Oct 2019 • 55 – 64 year olds scored 51/100 in this year’s FCI compared to 53/100 in 2018 • 39 per cent of Boomers are less confident they wil...
Flexibility and Choice in Retirement Living

Flexibility and Choice in Retirement Living

5 Sep 2019 At Fresh Hope Care we recognise the idea of spending your retirement years hassle free, in a like-minded, friendly and active community soun...
When a spouse dies … 8 steps you need to take

When a spouse dies … 8 steps you need to take

by eHub Support, 25 Jan 2019 By Sarah Halfpenny The impact of losing your partner goes far beyond the initial grief.
Could your Facebook account put your will at risk?

Could your Facebook account put your will at risk?

17 Dec 2018  MELBOURNE, 13 December 2018: A Melbourne lawyer is warning testators that instructions about their digital accounts may be putting their a...
How to discover gold: find your lost or unclaimed super

How to discover gold: find your lost or unclaimed super

by eHub Support, 29 Nov 2018 According to recent data released by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) there is $17.5 billion worth of lost and unclaimed superannuation...
Include a Charity Week encourages Australians to consider gifts in wills

Include a Charity Week encourages Australians to consider gifts in wills

12 Sep 2018 Australians are being urged to include their favourite charities in their wills as Include a Charity Week (10-16 September) approaches.
When is the best time to sell the home you live in?

When is the best time to sell the home you live in?

by Julie Pearce, 10 Aug 2018 When is the best time to sell the home you live in? You’re not going to sell your home because property journalists and commentators are...
Scams – Be street wise and stay safe

Scams – Be street wise and stay safe

7 Jun 2018 In 2017, over 160,000 reports were made to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) of scams costing over $90 million dol...
Don’t let online subscriptions end up costing you money for nothing

Don’t let online subscriptions end up costing you money for nothing

by Julie Pearce, 28 Apr 2018 Just yesterday, I handed over a twenty dollar note to pay for a coffee. The barista looked baffled – cash?!
The nuisance of a lost or stolen wallet or purse: what to do about it

The nuisance of a lost or stolen wallet or purse: what to do about it

by Julie Pearce, 23 Mar 2018 Recovering from a lost or stolen wallet or purse is a pain in the derriere.
Updating your will

Updating your will

13 Feb 2018 Marriage equality is now law, so with the prospect of increasing numbers of those in love rushing off to the altar, the NSW Trustee &
Aussie Seniors Start the Dialogue on Death to Boot the Taboo

Aussie Seniors Start the Dialogue on Death to Boot the Taboo

12 Feb 2018 Whilst it may not be the most cheerful topic for discussion, there’s no avoiding the fact that we’re all going to have to deal with deat...
Starting a new business when you’re over 55

Starting a new business when you’re over 55

by eHub Support, 7 Feb 2018 By Anna Rogan If you have the energy and the vision, it’s never too late to kick off that brilliant business idea!
Manage your vices and gain $50 a week

Manage your vices and gain $50 a week

by eHub Support, 26 Jan 2018 By Anna Rogan Are your vices getting in the way of a good holiday? Imagine what could you do with an extra $50 plus a week in your wallet?
Stay warm and keep your home energy costs down

Stay warm and keep your home energy costs down

by Julie Pearce, 20 Jun 2017 This is not another article on ditching your electric blanket for a hot water bottle and blocking cold breezes from under doors.
The Power of Philanthropy

The Power of Philanthropy

24 Feb 2017 Turning loss into something positive Joy Nash lives near the water in Newcastle area. She has always loved open spaces and having a gorgeous...
How is a lifestyle community different from a retirement village?

How is a lifestyle community different from a retirement village?

by Julie Pearce, 16 Dec 2016 Once the kids have moved out, your once bustling home can feel empty and …a little too quiet? 
BAREFOOT OUT OF THE BUSHFIRES

BAREFOOT OUT OF THE BUSHFIRES

7 Dec 2016 A FINANCIAL WHIZ-KID DESCRIBES HOW WE CAN ALL RISE FROM THE FINANCIAL ASHES JOHN McNAMEE EXPLAINS….
How to grocery shop and keep your health and budget on track.

How to grocery shop and keep your health and budget on track.

by eHub Support, 14 Nov 2016 By Anna Rogan Looking after yourself and eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard or expensive.