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9 tips for downsizing after divorce

9 tips for downsizing after divorce

Going through a divorce can be emotionally draining but at the same time, downsizing after divorce and decluttering your life can also be completely liberating, allowing you to start your new life with a fresh outlook, both in your home and on your life.
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Take your garden to the next level with this stylish, durable outdoor furniture

Take your garden to the next level with this stylish, durable outdoor furniture

If you’re looking to spice up your garden, now is your chance to secure a great discount.
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Thinking about downsizing and don’t know where to start?

Thinking about downsizing and don’t know where to start?

Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker published a new revised 2nd edition of their book “Downsizing Made Simple”. Here are some tips to get started.
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How downsizing can benefit older Australians and help the housing crisis

How downsizing can benefit older Australians and help the housing crisis

Downsizing homes in preparation for retirement is becoming increasingly popular. Government assistance is also available for down-sizers.
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‘If we sell our farm and buy something smaller in town, how does that affect our pensions?’

‘If we sell our farm and buy something smaller in town, how does that affect our pensions?’

"Normally people are buying a cheaper home than the one they are selling and that’s what causes the move to impact on their pension."
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‘If I sell my house, how long do I have to buy another one before I lose my Age Pension?’

‘If I sell my house, how long do I have to buy another one before I lose my Age Pension?’

Property and finance expert, Rachel Lane, answers the questions: 'If I sell my house, how long do I have to buy another one before I lose my Age Pension?'
When the time comes to downsize, you’ll need to decide between buying your new home first or selling your existing home first. Money expert, Rachel Lane, shares three ways to bridge the gap. Image source: Getty
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Funding your downsizing journey: what are the options?

Funding your downsizing journey: what are the options?

When the time comes to downsize, you’ll need to decide between buying your new home first or selling your existing home first.
If you get it right, downsizing can have a positive impact on your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Image source: Getty
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The price of downsizing: 5 important financial considerations

The price of downsizing: 5 important financial considerations

Crunching the numbers on the costs and benefits of downsizing can help you avoid any nasty surprises.
More time with the grandkids is often seen as one of the benefits of granny flats. Image Source: Getty.
Downsizing your home

How to have the ‘granny flat chat’ without stressing everyone out

How to have the ‘granny flat chat’ without stressing everyone out

Solicitor Kristy Hatcher explains the benefits, payment types, and other key issues to consider before moving to a granny flat.

Expert contributors

PROPERTY EXPERTRachel LaneThe Retirement Living and Aged Care Guru
Written byKym LackmannThe Luxury Downsizing Guru
Written byAlarna Hope
Money ExpertRodney HorinThe Wealth and Aged Care Specialist
Director of the Global Ageing NetworkMarcus RileyThe Positive Ageing Advocate
Planning expertCraig ChristensenPrincipal Urban Designer
DOWNSIZING EXPERTLorraine CoxThe Downsizing & Moving Guru
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Living with bereavement

From condolences to cooking: How to help someone cope with the loss of a loved one

From condolences to cooking: How to help someone cope with the loss of a loved one

Knowing how to support someone grieving isn’t always straightforward, but a leading expert has revealed her top tips with Starts at 60 to help make a real difference.
IThat is the warning from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) who say that one in seven Australian women will pay a superannuation savings penalty as they transition through menopause. Image source: Getty
Health

Advocates warn how the hidden costs of menopause could hurt your retirement plans

Advocates warn how the hidden costs of menopause could hurt your retirement plans

Menopause. Once spoken of in hushed tones, this natural part of aging that is now talked about in the open. But while we understand how menopause can impact your physical and mental health, many will be surprised how much this life transition will cost and why it could leave us financially worse off in retirement.
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Grandparenting

Gran sparks debate after ‘making excuses’ to prevent grandkids sleeping over

Gran sparks debate after ‘making excuses’ to prevent grandkids sleeping over

A gran has triggered debate after admitting she's been forced to make excuses to stop her grandkids sleeping over at her home.
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Navigating discipline differences with adult children

Navigating discipline differences with adult children

Discover when and how to intervene, from minor issues to serious concerns.
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Sarah Ferguson reveals surprisingly loving relationship with one member of the royal family

Sarah Ferguson reveals surprisingly loving relationship with one member of the royal family

Sarah Ferguson was once the pariah of the royal family and was banned from attending private royal engagements. Yet despite this strained relationship, the Duchess of York still remained close to one former in-law.
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Simple ways to keep your home cool and lower energy bills this summer

Simple ways to keep your home cool and lower energy bills this summer

Staying cool and comfortable at home during the scorching summer months might seem like a daunting task. However, by adopting these simple yet effective tips, you can beat the heat without compromising your comfort or budget.
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Country star Keith Urban’s ‘scrape’ costs thousands after picking up daughter Sunday Rose

Country star Keith Urban’s ‘scrape’ costs thousands after picking up daughter Sunday Rose

Super star Keith Urban leads a charmed life. The internationally successful country star enjoys a happy family life with wife Nicole Kidman and their two daughters. But the devoted father of two was not so lucky while out recently and the trip has cost him thousands.
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Diet and nutrition

Common foods that can increase your ‘bad’ cholesterol

Common foods that can increase your ‘bad’ cholesterol

From egg yolks to fruit juice, this surprising list highlights the hidden flaw of foods both healthy and unhealthy.
A study from the University of Utah found in mice that a specific set of "time cells" is essential for learning complex behaviors where timing is crucial and these cells fire in an order to map out short periods of time. Image source: Getty Images.
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New study finds ‘time cells’ could be key to early Alzheimer’s diagnosis

New study finds ‘time cells’ could be key to early Alzheimer’s diagnosis

The discovery of how the brain processes time could one day help detect the early onset of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's that affect time perception, give hope to millions living with the condition.
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