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Budgeting in retirement

Here are five things you should financially achieve by 70, to ensure a happy retirement. Source: Getty

Experts

5 things you should financially achieve by 70

Here are five things you should financially achieve by 70, to ensure a happy retirement. Do your finance goals differ?

THE LIFE SHERPAChristopher Zinn

Lifestyle

7 frugal living tips your mum would be proud of

7 frugal living tips your mum would be proud of

Be inspired by the thrifty generation and give these cost-cutting tips a try to see where you can save a few dollars here and there.

Save your pennies by using nature's clothes dryer instead. Source: Getty

Age Pension

Age Pension increase: How your payments will be impacted

Age Pension increase: How your payments will be impacted

Increases will benefit 2.58 million Australians currently claiming the Age Pension.

Written byGeorgina Pashley

2.58 million Australians will benefit from a pension increase on September 20.

Everyday money

How to get the most out of your free Seniors Card in each state

How to get the most out of your free Seniors Card in each state

Haven't signed up for the Seniors Card yet? Get cracking! You're missing out on a whole range of offers and discounts.

You can access heaps of discounts and offers simply by applying for a free Seniors Card. Source: Getty

Retirement Income

Got nearly $1M in super and still worried about retirement? You’re not alone

Got nearly $1M in super and still worried about retirement? You’re not alone

The strange thing is, many Australians die richer than they were on the day they retired.

Written byRachael Rosel

Retirement fears loom over most people, even those with more savings than others. Source: Getty.

Style

Timeless fashion tips for over-60s women

Timeless fashion tips for over-60s women

When it comes to fashion for women over 60, there are a few things to consider ...

Written byCalista Bruschi

You don't need to spend a great deal of money to look good, but you do have to be smart about what you spend your money on. Source: Getty Images

Budgeting in retirement

Parenting in the ’70s and ’80s: Things we did then that would raise eyebrows now

Parenting in the ’70s and ’80s: Things we did then that would raise eyebrows now

"Naturally, when you look back at the things you did as parents in the '70s and '80s, one might wonder how on earth your children survived."

Written byCalista Bruschi

"Be back in time for dinner!" Source: Getty Images

News

Never miss a bargain! Shoppers discover secret code on Kmart tickets

Never miss a bargain! Shoppers discover secret code on Kmart tickets

If you always seem to miss out on popular items at your local Kmart, you'll want to read this!

Written byJessica Galley

A Kmart employee confirmed what the ticketing code means. Source: Shutterstock.

Everyday money

Can you live on JobSeeker or JobKeeper? A money pro says yes, with this budget

Can you live on JobSeeker or JobKeeper? A money pro says yes, with this budget

Takeaways are out, as is the hairdresser, but you can still have a cheap mobile phone.

Written byRachael Rosel

Some cuts may prove harder to make then others. Source: Getty.

Everyday money

What support are energy providers offering amid the Covid-19 pandemic?

What support are energy providers offering amid the Covid-19 pandemic?

With Aussies forced to spend more time at home due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, utility bills are no doubt set to increase.

Written byJessica Galley

From rate freezes to increased customer service, find out what your energy provider has promised. Source: Getty.

From our community

‘Super duper! What I learned about superannuation and retirement growing up’

by Julie Grenness

‘Don’t hang up! How I had a little fun with a telemarketing cold caller’

by Peter Stanhope

‘I think it’s time we reconsidered the rules of the tipping culture’

by Brian Lee

‘Don’t end tax breaks for seniors, encourage youngsters to be more frugal instead’

by Community Contributor