This Month
‘Darling, I’m not going anywhere’: The rise of at-home care
From assistance with everyday tasks to $30,000-a-week clinical care, some Australians are spending whatever it takes to bypass government waitlists and age in place.
4 red flags that would stop me setting up an SMSF
Avoid SMSFs if you feel pressured by sales tactics, spot opaque structures, hear illegal early access promises or overestimate your investment prowess.
Wealth doesn’t protect elderly Australians. It makes them vulnerable
The very qualities that built a fortune – strength, acumen and an iron will – can leave wealthy older Australians dangerously exposed in their later years.
62 applications, no interview: 5 ways to tackle ageism in hiring
Employers recognise the value that a diverse array of experiences adds to the workplace. So why aren’t they cultivating it?
They hated exercise. Weight-loss drugs changed everything
For some people, the medications have transformed their relationship with physical activity.
Melbourne duo backed by rich investors in the quest for eternal youth
Two Melbourne entrepreneurs have raised money from members of the Myer family, with their biotech now valued at $90 million.
‘Like being 21 again’: How these over 50s keep ultra-fit
Fitness may peak at 35, but physical activity remains a crucial factor in ageing well. Four high-performing Australians over 50 show us how it’s done.
This couple built a future on property. Here’s where they went wrong
Two investment properties weren’t enough to stop Tom and Jenny Croucher from rapidly eating into their super when they retired. Here’s how they fixed it.
Scientists discover why some brains stay sharp well into their 80s
Researchers have found that “super agers” regenerate essential cells twice as fast as their peers, offering new hope for the prevention of Alzheimer’s.
February
The SMSF ‘double contribution’ strategy for a $62,500 tax deduction
Concessional caps will increase for the first time in two years, allowing for more pre-tax voluntary payments and enhanced salary sacrifice benefits.
How to spend 6 months in Provence every year
Author and journalist Sheryle Bagwell bought a French village house with her husband Michael for the price of a Sydney garage.
Don’t make this major property mistake when you retire
Many Australians are sold on the idea of using an investment property to fund their retirement. Often the sums don’t add up.
To stay in her home, she let in an AI robot
At 85, Jan Worrell lived alone on a remote corner of the Washington coast. Could ElliQ become her companion?
‘Please stop asking me when I’m going to retire’
Sixty-year-old Celine Egan says her executive career is shifting into high gear – so why is everybody asking her about when she plans to leave?
Three reasons old people are happier (that work for any age)
These patterns of behaviour explain why old people tend to be happier than young adults. You can learn these rules for good living and enjoy their benefits.
10 signs you are finally ready to retire
After 42 years in banking, Graeme Steele embarked on a 15-week road trip to see if he could farewell work forever. Here are 10 other ways to test your retirement readiness.
4 sports that add years to your life (and one that might add a decade)
Research suggests that some sports may offer a bigger longevity boost than others.
Pepper not just another private-equity yo-yo. There’s a bigger story
At one level, the $1.15 billion bid to take Pepper Money off the ASX is yet another IPO yo-yo. But step back and there’s something bigger going on.
January
6 rules to stay mentally sharp, according to a Harvard brain expert
Neurology professor Rudolph Tanzi helped rewrite the science on brain health. Here are the six rules that keep him at the top of his game.
Morning sun, and eat your vegies first: 19 habits for a healthier life
Exercise and nutrition are vital, but which specific habits offer the greatest bang for buck? Five doctors and a physiologist share their top longevity secrets.
