Blog articles for the over 60s • Page 8 of 24 • 60+Club

Navigating the Assets Test for the Age Pension

Posted on October 30, 2023 by 60+Club

Navigating the Assets Test for the Age Pension The Australian Age Pension can be a lifeline for some retirees, offering financial support during their golden years. To ensure fairness, Centrelink employs various criteria, including the Assets Test, to determine eligibility. This article aims to explain the Assets Test, shedding light on how it operates, and

Posted in Lifestyle, Money & Financials

Retire smarter by avoiding ten common money mistakes

Posted on October 13, 2023 by 60+Club

10 common money mistakes to avoid in retirement Retire “richer” by avoiding these key mistakes In the next five years, Australia is on the brink of experiencing significant demographic and financial shifts. With an estimated five million retirees, a collective superannuation pool of up to $5 trillion, and an annual wealth transfer of over $200

Posted in Money & Financials

Gardening for Beginners: Offering older adults a healthy lifestyle and exercise

Posted on October 4, 2023 by 60+Club

Why gardening should be embraced in our older years Gardening for Beginners: Cultivating Green Thumbs and Heartfelt Connections Gardening is a delightful journey that can bring immense joy and a sense of fulfillment, especially for older adults. Whether you have a vast backyard or a cozy balcony, nurturing a garden can be a wonderful way

Posted in Exercise, Lifestyle

14 health benefits of exercising for the over 60s

Posted on September 20, 2023 by 60+Club

14 health benefits of exercising for the over 60s 🚴🏊🧘 Exercise is important for odler adults for a variety of physical, mental, and emotional reasons. As we age, the significance of regular exercise takes on profound importance, becoming a cornerstone of maintaining a high quality of life in our latter years. While the benefits of

Posted in Exercise, Health

Navigating social connections in your prime • 5 tips for those over 60

Posted on September 13, 2023 by 60+Club

Navigating Social Connections in Your Prime: Five Tips for Those Over 60 😊 Whether you’re newly single, have recently retired, or desire to expand your social circle, making new connections can seem daunting – especially when you’re over 60. The good news is many opportunities are just waiting for you to seize them. Here’s a

Posted in Happiness, Lifestyle, Social

Superannuation Opportunities for the 2023-24 Financial Year

Posted on September 3, 2023 by 60+Club

Superannuation Opportunities for the 2023-24 Financial Year 💰📈 With the new financial year underway, it’s an opportune time for retirees to review their financial strategies for 2023-24, especially concerning superannuation. Here are some key superannuation opportunities to consider: Concessional Contributions The pre-tax concessional contributions cap remains unchanged at $27,500. This allows you and/or your

Posted in Money & Financials, Super/SMSF

Navigating the impact of aged care package changes

Posted on August 23, 2023 by 60+Club

Navigating the impact of aged care package changes 👵🚧🛣️ As of June 30, a historic wage increase for most aged care workers and nurses has come into effect. This significant wage hike is a welcome development in a sector that has long grappled with severe staff shortages. The primary goal of this pay increase is

Posted in Aged care, Lifestyle

Feng Shui tips for a happy home

Posted on August 15, 2023 by 60+Club

Feng Shui tips for a happy home ☯🥰 Feng Shui is an ancient Eastern art form concerned with understanding and improving the feeling of a room or space. Feng Shui is based on the idea that our environment carries and stores energy. According to the principles of Feng Shui, making some small changes around your

Posted in Happiness, Lifestyle, Property

Overcoming mental barriers of dating & meeting new people after 60

Posted on August 8, 2023 by 60+Club

Overcoming Mental Barriers: Dating + Meeting New People After Sixty 🥰💕 Older adults are embracing an active and fulfilling life well into their golden years. Dating in this phase isn’t just about companionship; it’s a testament to the enduring human spirit’s capacity for growth, exploration, and the pursuit of happiness. In an era where connections

Posted in Happiness, Lifestyle, Social

Time for a new phone? Check out this guide to the best iPhone for your needs (and wants)

Posted on July 25, 2023 by 60+Club

• Sponsored Article • Time for a new phone? Check out this guide to the best iPhone for your needs (and wants) 📱 You’ve lived through all nine movies of the Star Wars ‘trilogy’, watched flared jeans go in, out and back into fashion, and seen fads in business and education being spruiked as original

Posted in Technology

23 power-saving tips to lower your electricity bill

Posted on July 19, 2023 by 60+Club

23 power-saving tips to lower your electricity bill ⚡💸 Electricity bill shock: how to lower the pain of July 1 price rises Say goodbye to the 2022-23 financial year, and brace yourself for 2023-24’s whole new world of financial pain when it comes to power prices. Electricity regulators have effectively set benchmark price rises of

Posted in Money & Financials

Winter health and natural remedies

Posted on July 13, 2023 by 60+Club

Winter health and natural remedies Winter is well and truly here, and that means cold and flu season has commenced. Taking good care of yourself during the winter months involves keeping your immune system at peak efficiency and acting quickly at the first sign of a cold. There are also natural remedies and common-sense strategies

Posted in Health, Lifestyle

Too good to be true? See through investment scams

Posted on July 8, 2023 by 60+Club

Too good to be true? See through investment scams ⚠️🛑 The Australian Cyber Security Centre Targeting Scams Report (April 2023) found that investment scams cost Australians $1.5 billion last year. They’re increasingly sophisticated and can take many forms. Learning how to identify an investment scam will help safegaurd your money and future goals. NAB Chief

Posted in Learnings, Money & Financials

CorningWare collector’s items value skyrockets after Instant Brands collapse

Posted on July 3, 2023 by 60+Club

CorningWare collector’s items value skyrockets after Instant Brands collapse 💰📈 Aussies are being urged to check their kitchen cupboards for CorningWare collector’s items in the wake of the brand’s US-based parent company’s collapse. This month on 12-June, Instant Brands announced it had initiated a voluntary court-appointed bankruptcy process. The cookware brand is the maker behind

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The Coronation of King Charles III • Similarities and differences in the coronation of our current and previous monarchs

Posted on June 28, 2023 by 60+Club

The Coronation of King Charles III Similarities and differences in the coronation of our current and previous monarchs 👑 What were you doing on the evening of Saturday 6 May 2023? Were you one of the estimated three million Aussies who settled in to watch the broadcast of the coronation of King Charles III? For

Posted in Learnings, News