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David Kennedy

The Retirement Reinvention Author

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David Kennedy

In a sea of scary news about long retirements on little superannuation, discrimination against older workers and the post-work identity crisis, David Kennedy is the voice of optimism. David argues that we need to urgently address the employment options of 60-plus Aussies and re-frame the conversation about the ageing population in positive terms; living longer is something to be celebrated! He’s a retirement planning specialist and author of End of the Retirement Age: Embracing the pursuit of meaning, purpose and prosperity (2017), an upbeat commentary on the reinvention of retirement that features interviews and inspiring stories about older Australians from all walks of life. He is also co-author of the new book Finding Joy in Retirement: 4 steps to discover meaning in life after work (2019). David writes and speaks regularly about the changing face of retirement and, and in addition to working as a director of Hillross Pacific Advisory, he is busy writing his third book.

Learning to turn down the noise of the outside world could be the thing that saves your investments in the long run. Source: Getty.

Why smart investing in retirement should be like watching paint dry

Why smart investing in retirement should be like watching paint dry

Your investments should be boring. If you want entertainment, turn on Netflix!

Even older Australians who'd prefer to live in a smaller home with lower upkeep are constrained by emotional ties to their home, plus Age Pension rules. Source: Getty

Why downsizing is an emotional minefield for Aussie retirees

Why downsizing is an emotional minefield for Aussie retirees

There's so much more to the downsizing decision than just money - and even the money part of the decision can be pretty fraught with emotion.

Starts at 60 Money Expert David Kennedy has explained some of the financial issues Baby Boomers are facing when planning for retirement. Source: Getty

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How financial pressure is impacting the Aussie retirement age

How financial pressure is impacting the Aussie retirement age

Starts at 60 Money Expert David Kennedy has shared his advice on how to prepare financially for retirement and what speed bumps you might encounter.

David Kennedy and Dr Jon Glass' new book, Finding Joy in Retirement explores the areas of retirement that are too often ignored. Source: Supplied by David Kennedy.

Financial planning

The key steps everyone should take to find real joy in retirement

The key steps everyone should take to find real joy in retirement

We tend to hear the more negative phrase ‘retire from’, rather than the more positive ‘retire to’, but it doesn't have to be this way.

Don't put all of your eggs into one basket when choosing where to invest your money. Diversifying your portfolio is one of the most important parts of successful investment, says David Kennedy. Source: Pexels.

Tired of term deposits? Here are 5 investment possibilities for the conservative investor

Tired of term deposits? Here are 5 investment possibilities for the conservative investor

Annuities, corporate bond funds and diversified fixed income funds are all options you could consider if you're despairing over term deposit interest rates.

To make sure your retirement is smooth sailing, it's important to not only be financially secure but also mentally and emotionally prepared for the lifestyle change, says David Kennedy. Source: Pixabay.

Financial planning

Why smart retirement planning is about more than money

Why smart retirement planning is about more than money

"Glossy brochures sell visions of sailing into the sunset at retirement, but the truth is you are heading into uncharted waters."

Measuring up every aspect of downsizing to see if it fits your requirement is key for a happy outcome. Source: Getty

Don’t be fooled into believing downsizing is always to your financial advantage

Don’t be fooled into believing downsizing is always to your financial advantage

Measuring up all aspects of the downsizing decision is key to seeing if it fits your needs.

There's more sand in our hourglass than there used to be, but it's not clear yet how we'll make the most of it.

‘Long life doesn’t equal quality of life, and that’s a challenge we must tackle’

‘Long life doesn’t equal quality of life, and that’s a challenge we must tackle’

We've been granted decades of extra life but haven't yet as a society worked out how to cope with the ripple effects those decades have created. What's your solution?

Job loss, including through redundancy, can cause painful emotional upheaval, especially for older workers. Source: Getty

Retirement Income

Recovering from redundancy and finding new work is possible. Here’s how

Recovering from redundancy and finding new work is possible. Here’s how

Age discrimination by employers makes life much tougher for older job-seekers, but there are strategies that can ease the task of getting over job loss and finding new employment.

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