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As mortgage holidays start to end, here are some tips for organising your finances so you can handle your debts better. Source: Getty.

Experts

‘Mortgage troubles? An insider’s guide to negotiating the best outcome with your bank’

While mortgage holidays were helpful during the height of Covid-19, now it's time to properly manage the debt.

Money ExpertDominique Grubisa

Age Pension

‘I’m worried that releasing $200K in home equity will impact my pension?’

‘I’m worried that releasing $200K in home equity will impact my pension?’

There are clever solutions that could allow this reader to downsize AND keep as much of her pension as possible.

Written byRachel Lane

As this reader's assets increase, her pension may consequently be reduced. Source: Getty.

Everyday money

Older, NOT out! The biggest myths about older Aussies busted

Older, NOT out! The biggest myths about older Aussies busted

If you still feel like you've got plenty to offer, the stats back you up.

Money ExpertMichael Spiegel

It's time to pull back the curtain on what it's really like being an older Australian. Source: Getty.

Money

‘Why social norms shouldn’t dictate what you do in retirement’

‘Why social norms shouldn’t dictate what you do in retirement’

We all like to think of ourselves as interesting and unique individuals, yet tend to follow a similar path. What matters is whether that's the path you actually want to be on.

Money ExpertJon Glass

You can find your own path that suits your wants and needs in retirement. Source: Getty.

Health issues

‘I’ve been experiencing severe back pain, what can I do?’

‘I’ve been experiencing severe back pain, what can I do?’

"I find that stopping what I'm doing and resting is what I have to do to get relief."

Health ExpertDavid Beard

One Starts at 60 reader is experiencing severe back pain. Source: Getty.

Financial planning

‘How much Rent Assistance can I get with a pension and nearly $600K in assets?’

‘How much Rent Assistance can I get with a pension and nearly $600K in assets?’

Bad news for self-funded retirees, as the rules around Rent Assistance are only applicable to those in receipt of a pension or government allowance.

Written byRachel Lane

Adding together all the building blocks of your finances will help to understand how much rent assistance you're eligible for. Source: Getty.

Experts

‘Is a glass or two really the best way to calm your nerves?’

‘Is a glass or two really the best way to calm your nerves?’

Our health expert looks into alcohol and its mental health impacts.

Health ExpertDr Kieran Kennedy

For some, it's normal practice to reach for a glass of wine after a busy day. Source: Pixabay.

Experts

‘Safer at home: Older Australians should be in charge of their own lives’

‘Safer at home: Older Australians should be in charge of their own lives’

"The system of forcing people into residential aged care facilities is dehumanising and disrespectful to older people."

Written byIan Yates

Source: Getty.

Experts

‘Know your risk: Dean Jones’ tragic death should serve as a wake-up call’

‘Know your risk: Dean Jones’ tragic death should serve as a wake-up call’

"All men at 50 and all women at 60, regardless of cardiac risk factors, should be having a full assessment and preventative screen."

Health ExpertDr Ross Walker

Cricket great Dean Jones sadly died of a heart attack last Thursday. Source: Getty.

Experts

Daylight saving: Is it dangerous to our health?

Daylight saving: Is it dangerous to our health?

Our health expert looked into whether daylight saving time is actually bad for your health.

Health ExpertDr Ross Walker

There have been recent calls to scrap daylight saving over health concerns. Source: Getty.

From our community

The great reasons turning 60 is just like turning 18 all over again

by Rory Gibson

This trademark exercise will give you a leaner look

by Virginia Cooke