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Welcome to this month’s 60+Club newsletter

10 everyday habits to keep your brain sharp after 60

As we get older, staying mentally sharp is just as important as staying physically active. Cognitive decline isn’t inevitable – research has shown that the brain continues to form new neural connections throughout life. Here are ten proven strategies to help keep your mind sharp, engaged, and resilient after 60.

Cash transport crisis: What it means for you and your money

For Australians who still prefer using cash, there’s an ongoing issue that could affect how easily you can access your money. The company that delivers cash to banks, ATMs, and shops – Armaguard – is struggling financially.

Don’t leave money on the table: How to claim age pension sooner

Many Australian retirees are missing out on thousands of dollars in government benefits simply because they delay applying for the Age Pension. 32% of retirees wait at least a year longer than necessary to apply – some delaying for two to three years after becoming eligible. But delaying could cost you.

Affordable hearing help? AirPods may soon assist Australians

For many Australians over 60, hearing loss is a common challenge – but now, an everyday gadget may offer an affordable solution. Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 earphones have been approved by Australia’s TGA for their new hearing aid and hearing test features, bringing them one step closer to use Down Under.

Bitcoin treasure hunt ends in trash: Judge dumps man’s $500M dreams

In 2013, a British computer engineer from Wales inadvertently discarded a hard drive containing 8,000 bitcoins. Over the years, as the value of bitcoin surged, he has approached the city council seeking permission to excavate the landfill where he believed the hard drive resided – landing up in the high court.