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Mind Your Own RetirementDaniel Lawton from Fiducian GroupPlanning for your financial future is all about your vision for yourself and your family. How do you want to live now and for the ten years after that? It’s exciting to think about – and it can also be a major cause of stress.
Daniel Lawton from Fiducian Financial Services joins host John Deeks on the YourLifeChoices podcast to talk about the financial advice you need before beginning your retirement planning journey.
2024-11-2218 min
Mind Your Own RetirementNoel Whittaker on what Trump's return means for your moneyAustralia's finance guru Noel Whittaker speaks with host John Deeks on what the return of Donald Trump as US President means for our economy - and your finances.
He also highlights the problems with being a landlord today and what he thinks needs to be done with negative gearing.
2024-11-1121 min
Mind Your Own RetirementNoel Whittaker: Super Made SimpleNoel Whittaker is a longtime friend of YourLifeChoices and is one of Australia foremost financial minds. He’s written more than 20 books, all geared towards making the incomprehensible world of money, understandable.
We’ve just entered a new financial year, and with it comes a number of changes. In particular, there are new rules and limits around your super, including new employer contribution rates and higher limits for deductible contributions.
2024-07-0912 min
Mind Your Own RetirementCommunity pharmacist Gerald Quigley on managing painLiving in constant pain is something far too many older Australians deal with.
Community pharmacist and master herbalist Gerald Quigley joins dealing with chronic pain and how using a pain management schedule can get you living your best life again.
2024-06-2521 min
Mind Your Own RetirementJames Williams from RACVOne of the hallmarks of independence, particularly as you get older, is holding a drivers license and being able to drive your own car. Getting an older person to give up their wheels can be a lesson in futility, no matter how they need to stop driving.
Getting older doesn't mean you automatically have to give up your independence, but it does mean you may have to take extra precautions compared with someone younger.
Joining John on the podcast today is James Williams, head of policy at the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV). Operating since 1903, RACV is a motoring...
2024-06-1819 min
Mind Your Own RetirementChris Grice from National Seniors on the budgetNational Seniors is one of Australia's foremost advocacy groups representing the interests of older people. CEO Chris Grice joins host John Deeks again on the podcast this week, after his very popular episode a few weeks ago.
He's back to discuss this year's Federal Budget, and what it means for Aussie seniors - from discount medicines to concession cards, there was a lot of ground to cover. He also gives us an update on the push to get the Aged Care Act implemented into law.
Sit back and enjoy our chat with one of the leading voices for older Australians.
2024-06-1117 min
Mind Your Own RetirementNoel Whittaker talks wills, death and taxesAustralia's Financial Wizard of Oz is back with us on the YourLifeChoices podcast this week. Noel Whittaker is one of the country's foremost financial minds, with a particular interest in retirement finance and wealth building.
He is the author of 22 books on the subject, and his latest title Wills, death and taxes made simple, is available now and contains loads of tips and to help navigate some of the trickier financial parts of the end of life.
2024-06-0415 min
Mind Your Own RetirementDr Jane Foster on building emotional resilienceWith so much upheaval over the past few years, its never been more important to develop greater emotional resilience.
In this episode, Dr Jane Foster and I explore vital skills that can help you live a happier, less-stressful life.
2024-05-2819 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMaster herbalist Gerard Quigley and prostate cancer campaigner Shannon GovePharmacist and master herbalist Gerard Quigley joins me once again to talk about the best supplements and natural therapies to complement more traditional medicines. With decades of experience, Gerard can get you up and about again - naturally.
In a bit of bonus media, today's podcast features a second interview - this time with prostate cancer awareness campaigner Shannon Gove. Shannon sadly lost his father to prostate cancer and has since been holding his 'Tour de Tony' cycling events to raise money for prostate cancer research.
2024-05-2121 min
Mind Your Own RetirementYLC managing editor Gary Andrews on the Retirement Affordability IndexYLC managing editor joins host John Deeks this week to discuss the latest Retirement Affordability Index figures.
2024-05-1416 min
Mind Your Own RetirementGary Andrews, managing editor at YourLifeChoicesGary Andrews has more than 25 years of media experience and is the managing editor for YourLifeChoices. Gary joins me on the show today to talk about where he sees YLC going in the future.
Gary says he wants to take YLC back to its roots, listening to what the readers want and providing them with guidance around complex subjects involved in retirement.
2024-04-0219 min
Mind Your Own RetirementFinancial guru Noel WhittakerWelcome to today’s YourLifeChoices podcast with financial guru and longtime friend of YourLifeChoices, Noel Whittaker.
A personal investment expert, columnist and author with more than three million readers weekly, Noel has somehow found time to write 20 bestselling books.
Back from an overseas adventure, Noel returns with all the latest from the world of finance.
2024-03-2612 min
Mind Your Own RetirementPaul Murrell from seniordriveraus.com.auHello and welcome to the YourLifeChoices podcast, part of Australia’s longest established and most trusted digital destination for the over 50s.
I'm joined by motoring journalist Paul Murrell from seniordriveraus.com. Today we look at driving bad habits, not you and me of course because we're good drivers, right? It's everyone else on the road!
We also look at the prevalence of EVs and ask, “is the hype real?”
Plus, the continuing debate over E-scooters and how they impact not only drivers but the danger to our senior pedestrians.
2024-03-1918 min
Mind Your Own RetirementChris Grice, National Seniors Australia CEOOn this week’s YourLifeChoices podcast we welcome Chris Grice, the CEO of National Seniors Australia, a peak body promoting and lobbying issues that affect Australian seniors.
We will update you on issues including cost-of-living, negative commentary around the ‘Baby Boomer’ generation and the impact on older Australians as we move to a cashless society.
We hope you enjoy this informative chat.
2024-03-0511 min
Mind Your Own RetirementCan you guess this Aussie music icon?Let me play a little ‘who am I?’ and see if you can guess who's joining us on today's YourLifeChoices podcast.
I’m an Australian singer born in 1948 in Brisbane. In 1964, I joined a band called The Kodiaks, hosted a TV show called Uptight and was a regular on TV screens throughout the 1960s and `70s. In September 1969, I recorded a huge hit written by Johnny Young called The Star.
2024-01-2419 min
Mind Your Own RetirementDown the comedy rabbit hole with Simon TaylorWelcome to the summer series of the YourLifeChoices podcasts. In this episode, psychologist Peter Quarry has brought in a friend for a chat – and I’m happy to report that you should prepare for a laugh. The friend is Simon Taylor. At just 24, Simon was on the Tonight Show in the US and has carved out a career as a comedian both here in Australia and internationally. So what makes us laugh? Well, we're about to find out as we go down the comedy rabbit hole with Simon and Peter. Enjoy!
2024-01-1813 min
Mind Your Own RetirementYLC Ep 154 Summer- Fashion AdviceWelcome to today's YourLifeChoices summer series of podcasts, co-hosted by friend and psychologist Peter Quarry .
Now I’m certainly no pin-up boy when it comes to fashion. In fact, if it wasn't for my partner helping me to buy my clothes, I would look even more tragic than I do. But how do we express our identity through fashion choices?
Today's guest, Annie Juracich, is the program manager at RMIT in Melbourne and has had a long and distinguished career in the fashion industry. Along with her ideas of fashion, Annie has promised to give us some tips on how to...
2024-01-1016 min
Mind Your Own RetirementFinance guru Noel Whittaker's travel money tipsBaby boomers have always been great travellers but as we get older, there are extra elements we must pay close attention to when planning overseas trips.
Finance guru Noel Whittaker – a great friend of YourLifeChoices – recently travelled to the US via the UK. He explains the benefits of that choice and shares first-hand advice on travel insurance, finances, passports and more.
2023-11-3012 min
Mind Your Own RetirementCar safety and savings tips from a motoring specialistWelcome to the YourLifeChoices podcast. Today, host John Deeks chats with motoring expert Paul Murrell – the man responsible for seniordriveraus.com, which has the motto, ‘car advice for people whose age and IQ are both over 50’.
He shares tips for buying a car later in life, how to save on insurance and tells whether the petrol you put in your tank is the same quality at every service station. All that and more.
2023-10-1915 min
Mind Your Own RetirementYLC Ep 141 Breast Cancer NetworkIn between when you woke up this morning and when you go to sleep tonight, 57 Australian women and men will be told they have breast cancer. The same will happen tomorrow, and the next day, making breast cancer the most common cancer affecting Australian women and, to a lesser degree, men.
Breast Cancer Network Australia is a not-for-profit organisation on the front line of support for those affected by breast cancer.
But the news is not all bad as Kirstin Pilatti the CEO of The Breast Cancer Network Australia explains on today's YourLifeChoices podcast.
2023-10-1315 min
Mind Your Own RetirementHunter Leonard from Silver & Wise on ageism in the workplaceConsider this shocking statistic: 25 per cent of mature-aged people in Australia report age discrimination and, no matter their level of experience, it can take up to twice as long to find a job.
At YourLifeChoices, we’re determined to call out ageism. Today's podcast guest is Hunter Leonard, the managing director of Silver & Wise.
He tells why older Australians often struggle to find suitable employment.
2023-08-3117 min
Mind Your Own RetirementDon't be old and cranky - Dianne MottonYourLifeChoices contributor, Di Motton and John Deeks discuss the massive changes in Australian culture. Di Motton wants to set the record straight and compares education, food, socializing and even dating. John and Di both discuss their experiences with mature dating and Di’s experiences have prompted her to write a book on the subject, Watch out for Kissing Frogs, a fictional story about Sarah’s online dating experiences.
2023-03-0415 min
Mind Your Own RetirementAndrew Gigacz talks about his big stories of 2022YourLifeChoices writer, Andrew Gigacz speaks to John Deeks to have a ‘yarn’ about some of the big stories of 2022. They discuss whether sex or gender matters in ICU and 4-legged RAT’s on the way which will be able to diagnose four respiratory illnesses. Andrew is a self-confessed ‘footy head’ and discusses his new book, The Footy Jumper Book.
2023-02-1615 min
Mind Your Own RetirementDiscover the Cook IslandsYourLifeChoices editor Janelle Ward and Cook Islands marketing manager Rachel Mackie describe a tropical paradise.
2022-12-1014 min
Mind Your Own RetirementTackling puzzles and demystifying the cryptic crosswordYourLifeChoices writer Andrew Gigacz and member Liz Tapp, two self-confirmed enigmatologists, join John Deeks to talk about their love of words, puzzles and crosswords.
2022-11-2413 min
Mind Your Own RetirementHow to look effortlessly chic, not floral and frumpyFiFi is an expert in style and shopping and joins host John Deeks and YourLifeChoices editor Janelle Ward to share her fashion expertise for over-50s.
2022-11-0314 min
Mind Your Own RetirementCruising in Alaska? Yes, you can!John Deeks speaks with YourLifeChoices publisher Leon Della Bosca, who recently returned from an Alaskan cruise. Leon reviews the itinerary and provides some great tips for aspiring cruisers.
2022-09-0925 min
2021-12-2115 min2021-12-0212 minMind Your Own RetirementLeon Della Bosca on the Age PensionLeon Della Bosca on the Age Pension by YourLifeChoices
2021-10-1416 minMind Your Own RetirementDerryn Hinch talks money, politics, journalism, sorrow and copingDerryn Hinch talks money, politics, journalism, sorrow and coping by YourLifeChoices
2021-09-3029 minMind Your Own RetirementExpert tips to improve your sleepExpert tips to improve your sleep by YourLifeChoices
2021-09-3014 minMind Your Own RetirementFind out how much you can save by shopping around for a new mortgageFind out how much you can save by shopping around for a new mortgage by YourLifeChoices
2021-09-2311 minMind Your Own RetirementDiscover the downsizing alternativeDiscover the downsizing alternative by YourLifeChoices
2021-09-1813 min2021-09-1316 min2021-09-1310 minMind Your Own RetirementEffects of ageing on the skinEffects of ageing on the skin by YourLifeChoices
2021-08-1416 min2021-07-3116 minMind Your Own RetirementRhonda Collins on fitness for older AustraliansRhonda Collins on fitness for older Australians by YourLifeChoices
2021-07-1012 minMind Your Own RetirementDr Toni Lindsay ’The Cancer Companion’Dr Toni Lindsay ’The Cancer Companion’ by YourLifeChoices
2021-07-0313 minMind Your Own RetirementRupert French on “How to get a job over 50’Rupert French on “How to get a job over 50’ by YourLifeChoices
2021-06-2613 minMind Your Own RetirementHow homeowner retirees can boost their lifestyleHow homeowner retirees can boost their lifestyle by YourLifeChoices
2021-06-1913 min
Mind Your Own RetirementNoel Whittaker talks retiree strategiesInternational bestselling author, finance and investment expert, radio broadcaster, newspaper columnist and YourLifeChoices pal, Noel Whittaker joins John Deeks today for an informative look at retirement.
2021-06-1212 minMind Your Own RetirementWaveny Holland on Chinese medicine and acupunctureWaveny Holland on Chinese medicine and acupuncture by YourLifeChoices
2021-06-0513 minMind Your Own RetirementProfessor Kaarin Anstey explains dementiaProfessor Kaarin Anstey explains dementia by YourLifeChoices
2021-05-2920 min
Mind Your Own RetirementNoni Hazlehurst - Older DriversNoni Hazlehurst - Older Drivers by YourLifeChoices
2021-05-2920 min
Mind Your Own RetirementDiscussing YourLifeChoices in retirement with Leon Della BoscaDiscussing YourLifeChoices in retirement with Leon Della Bosca by YourLifeChoices
2021-05-1709 min
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Mind Your Own RetirementNoni HazlehurstNoni Hazlehurst is an Australian treasure. Well known as an actress and broadcaster, she is also a director, writer and presenter. She has appeared on television and radio, in dramas and mini-series, on stage and in feature films since the early 1970s. Today she speaks to one of her biggest fans, John Deeks, on the YourLifeChoices weekly podcast. John and Noni discuss the year that was, the arts and her new feature film, June Again. Noni is passionate about the movie and explains how June Again is a real story that is both funny and sad. So turn on the...
2021-05-1512 min
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Mind Your Own RetirementCompare Club - Rich McPharlinCompare Club - Rich McPharlin by YourLifeChoices
2021-04-2413 minMind Your Own RetirementOlder Australians Wellbeing Index March 2021Older Australians Wellbeing Index March 2021 by YourLifeChoices
2021-03-2717 min
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Mind Your Own RetirementHow to get your body moving in a safe wayHow to get your body moving in a safe way by YourLifeChoices
2021-01-3015 min
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2021-01-0929 min
Mind Your Own RetirementPost COVID Travel with James KavanaghAs border restrictions ease, so many YourLifeChoices members are increasingly excited to book interstate – maybe even international – travel adventures. Today Deeksie & Kaye chat to James Kavanagh, CEO of Flight Centre, about the new flexible ways to book forward travel, how refund times have been reduced to just five days, and where Aussies want to travel first when they are allowed to head to the airport again.
2020-10-1711 min
Mind Your Own RetirementUnlocking the capital in your home with retirement specialist Esther AngrisanoUnlocking the capital in your home with retirement specialist Esther Angrisano by YourLifeChoices
2020-10-0312 min
Mind Your Own RetirementYourLifeChoices talks to bowls expert Barrie LesterBarrie Lester is one of the most accomplished representatives of Bowls Australia. Since debuting in 2006, he’s notched up 195 international appearances, including multiple Commonwealth Games, the 2016 World Bowls Championships and the 2019 Asia Pacific Championships.
2020-09-0513 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 54Mind Your Own Retirement - Episode 54 by YourLifeChoices
2020-08-0830 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 53Saving and investing your superannuation is hard enough, but getting your money out when you hit retirement can be even more confusing. In episode 53 of YourLifeChoices’ Mind Your Own Retirement podcast, Deeksie and Kaye talk with SuperRatings boss Kirby Rappell about preservation age, drawdowns and retirement income streams. He reveals the six best super funds for allocated pensions – and how you judge which retirement income products will best suit your needs. Kirby has been comparing funds for 12 years, so he knows a lot about what retirees want when it comes to decumulation.
The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card is a massive mone...
2020-07-2525 minMind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 52The start of a new financial year is a great time to review our household expenditure. How and where we save money is critical in retirement and retaining affordable insurance can be a challenge. On YourLifeChoices’ Mind Your Own Retirement podcast today, Deeksie and Kaye quiz NobleOak CEO Anthony Brown on ways retirees can ensure they are adequately covered.
YourLifeChoices members have been enjoying Rebecca O’Hearn’s great styling tips for several months. Today, she totally nails it by sharing ways we can ‘dress slimmer’ to disguise any COVID lockdown bulges. And she also gives Deeksie invaluable feedback on his bri-ny...
2020-07-1131 minMind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 49Mind Your Own Retirement - Episode 49 by YourLifeChoices
2020-05-3026 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 48Mind Your Own Retirement - Episode 48 by YourLifeChoices
2020-05-2328 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 44After checking in with YourLifeChoices Editor Leon Della Bosca to get a glimpse of his life in lockdown, John talks to money man Noel Whittaker about when to tell Centrelink about your reduced assets, as well as how to deal with Centrelink during these difficult times.
Next in is Esha Oberoi, the founder of Afea Care Services, who shares the ways by which we can ensure over-70s are well taken care of during lockdown. Esha offers invaluable information about home care services available to you or those you love, as well the five ways you can support vulnerable people...
2020-04-2527 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 41Mind Your Own Retirement - Episode 41 by YourLifeChoices
2020-04-0426 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement Episode 40Welcome to episode 40 of Mind Your Own Retirement – the podcast made especially for YourLifeChoices members.
Today, the Australian Shareholders Association chief John Cowling joins John and Kaye to discuss what you should consider when creating a share portfolio, as well as other stock market tips.
Renée Brack comes in next to talk about ‘Ticketyboo’. What is Ticketyboo, you ask? It’s a project about a subject you all have in mind. Want to know more? Why not listen and find out?
Then Kate Shilling from Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia reveals – you guessed it – the ultimate winery experience, and how you can find...
2020-03-2826 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Hank Jongen - GM CentrelinkThe face of Services Australia Hank Jongen joins YourLifeChoices for an exclusive COVID-19 podcast, taking time out to reassure members that Centrelink is doing everything it can to support you in these ‘unprecedented’ times.
2020-03-2607 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 39Mind Your Own Retirement - Episode 39 by YourLifeChoices
2020-03-2126 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMine Your Own Retirement - Episode 37Mine Your Own Retirement - Episode 37 by YourLifeChoices
2020-03-0724 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 36Mind Your Own Retirement - Episode 36 by YourLifeChoices
2020-02-2835 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement Episode 35Mind Your Own Retirement Episode 35 by YourLifeChoices
2020-02-2229 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 34Mind Your Own Retirement - Episode 34 by YourLifeChoices
2020-02-1525 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 33John and Kaye kick things off with a discussion with two recently retired fellows, former YourLifeChoices director David Fallick and his publisher pal Jeff Patchell.
Both of these blokes have hung up the boots – well, one boot each it seems, as both are semi-retired and today share their thoughts on the next big stage of their lives.
Next in we have David Helmers from the Australian Men’s Shed Association, in to talk about how the Men’s Shed organisations supports retired men, by giving them something to do with their hands and offering social and emotional support.
And Dr Ross S...
2020-02-0829 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 32Mind Your Own Retirement - Episode 32 by YourLifeChoices
2020-02-0127 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 32 - Affordable RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 32 - Affordable Retirement by YourLifeChoices
2020-02-0105 min
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2020-02-0107 min
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2020-02-0107 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 31Let the friendly voice of YourLifeChoices’ latest Mind Your Own Retirement podcast get your Australia Day 2020 off to a relaxing start.
Today, it’s the John and Janelle show. First up, they chat with Jonathan Brown, consumer advocate at CHOICE. He explains how we can take charge of 2020: by getting on the front foot and demanding better prices – for everything, giving your health insurance a health check, getting your heating and cooling bills under control and even auditing your pantry – a novel but excellent idea!
If you’ve been putting off the annual visit to your GP – or maybe, like so many men...
2020-01-2526 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 30In episode 30 of Mind Your Own Retirement, Deeksie and Kaye are joined by Josh Funder from Household Capital. He says that the banks have ‘abandoned retirees’, and explains the importance of ageing at home, how reverse mortgages work, and the unique challenges faced by this generation of retirees.
He then explains to Deeksie and Kaye how Household Capital can help to double your super at retirement, allowing retirees to draw upon the value of their family home without sacrificing their super or Centrelink.
For more information on Household Capital visit: householdcapital.com.au
or call: 1300 471 784
Dr. Marlene Krasovitsky, Campaign Director of E...
2020-01-1834 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 30 - Money - Household CapitalMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 30 - Money - Household Capital by YourLifeChoices
2020-01-1811 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 30 - Centrelink Services - BushfiresMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 30 - Centrelink Services - Bushfires by YourLifeChoices
2020-01-1805 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 30 - Stopping AgeismMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 30 - Stopping Ageism by YourLifeChoices
2020-01-1811 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 29 - RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 29 - Retirement by YourLifeChoices
2020-01-1013 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 29 - HealthMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 29 - Health by YourLifeChoices
2020-01-1007 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 29 - TravelMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 29 - Travel by YourLifeChoices
2020-01-1007 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 21Join John and Janelle for episode 21 of Mind Your Own Retirement, as they chat to money maestro Noel Whittaker, who shares all he knows about, funnily enough, shares. He considers whether it’s too late for you to reap the rewards of investing, explains the 10/30/60 rule, shares versus property investment and the best way to invest your money. No one knows shares like Noel and his suggestions may lead you to rethink your retirement investment strategy.
Leon comes in to talk about ageing, and what is considered ‘old age’ in Australia. Are you already ‘old’? Why is Australia so out of whack w...
2019-11-1631 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 18Deeksie and Kaye speak to Cheryl about cord blood gifting – one of the best investments you can make for your family. In today’s podcast, Cheryl explains how you can give a gift for life to your grandchildren.
Melinda knows a lot about the Mediterranean. As the business development manager for Globus, she knows a thing or two about this desirable destination and shares her travel secrets and tell you about some parts previously undiscovered by other tour groups.
Janelle also joins us and talks about the next big YourLifeChoices survey, which will focus on the government’s retirement income review...
2019-10-2631 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 17More than two-thirds of YourLifeChoices members receive either a full or part Age Pension. Which means dealing with Centrelink. Which often means frustration. In today’s episode of Mind Your Own Retirement, Centrelink general manager Hank Jongen tells Kaye and Deeksie how customers can avoid frustrating phone wait times and visits. This is advice from the top that you must hear.
Nicholas Morley is on a crusade to ease suffering through the use of medical cannabis oil. He explains the oil it can help and why it is not more widely available. Over-55s who suffer from arthritis, cancer, chronic pa...
2019-10-1936 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 15Official interest rates have dropped again and that’s not likely to be the end, the Reserve Bank has more than hinted. That’s why Deeksie and Janelle decided to chat with Bendigo Bank’s head of economics and market research for today’s Mind Your Own Retirement podcast. He explains the repercussions for retirees.
YourLifeChoices webmaster Drew knows a lot about tech – as you’d expect. Deeksie reveals that he has been having trouble remembering his dozen or so passwords so puts Drew under the griller to find a solution. Guess what? There is one.
Semi-retirement has opened up the world fo...
2019-10-0426 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 12More than 440,000 Australians have dementia and that number is rising every year. In Dementia Action Week, episode 12 of YourLifeChoices’ Mind Your Own Retirement podcast talks with Maree McCabe, chief executive of Dementia Australia. She explains the research being done to change society’s attitudes towards people with dementia.
Channel 7’s John Deeks and YourLifeChoices’ editor Janelle Ward also talk with resident Centrelink expert Ben Hocking about why Centrelink may be regularly checking your bank account.
Then we head off to Cairns, where it’s 28°C most days in early spring, to chat with Kim Blain, the marketing manager of the five-star S...
2019-09-0727 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 10Q: What concerns you most about your retirement?
A: It could be one of three things, depending on your retirement tribe.
Listen up to today’s Mind Your Own Retirement podcast to learn the answers from the YourLifeChoices Ensuring financial security in retirement survey.
New research now suggests that Australians need to rethink their diets. Kaye chats with Heart Foundation dietitian Sian Armstrong about which of your favourite foods you can now indulge in and which you should strike from your weekly menu.
John and Kaye also talk with Webjet Exclusives general manager Brendan Sawyers, who explains how package holidays ar...
2019-08-2429 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 7Today’s Mind Your Own Retirement podcast is aims to educate and inform. Kaye and ‘Deeksie’ chat with Challenger’s chairman of retirement income, Jeremy Cooper, who offers his response to our members’ No.1 concern – running out of money, Donna Campbell from Destination Canada explains why you’d travel to Newfoundland and Labrador while Janelle Ward outlines what she learnt from the YourLifeChoices sleep poll.
2019-08-0332 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 6Today’s Mind Your Own Retirement podcast is dedicated to sex with episode six appropriately renamed episode sex. Kaye and ‘Deeksie’ discuss the surprising results of YourLifeChoices' sex poll with editor Janelle Ward, learn about Susan's unexpected sexual encounter and receive five tips to improve intimacy from Leon Della Bosca.
2019-07-2732 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 4Mind Your Own Retirement - Episode 4 by YourLifeChoices
2019-07-1032 min
Mind Your Own RetirementMind Your Own Retirement - Episode 2Mind Your Own Retirement - Episode 2 by YourLifeChoices
2019-06-2623 min