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Blue Zones: lessons for living longer

For years, the idea of “Blue Zones” captured the world’s imagination. Certain regions such as Okinawa, Sardinia, Ikaria and Nicoya were said to be places where people routinely lived past 100 years old in good health. The promise was simple and compelling: follow their lifestyle, and a long, vibrant life might follow.

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Blue Zones: lessons for living longer For years, the idea of “Blue Zones” captured the world’s imagination. Certain regions such as Okinawa, Sardinia, Ikaria and Nicoya were said to be places where people routinely lived past 100 years old in good health. The promise was simple and compelling: follow their lifestyle, and a long, v...

I’m close to retirement age. What are my options for drawing on my super savings?

Retiring well means making a series of decisions to ensure a financially secure post-work life. One practical step is to work out the income you need each week to survive and thrive when you stop working.

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I’m close to retirement age. What are my options for drawing on my super savings? Retiring well means making a series of decisions to ensure a financially secure post-work life. One practical step is to work out the income you need each week to survive and thrive when you stop working.If you are one of the many Australians still working and growing your super, knowing more about....

Federal Budget 2026-27: Reform and Resilience… But Questions Remain

The Federal Government has positioned this year’s Budget as one of the most significant in decades. From our perspective, while there are some sensible initiatives, we are generally underwhelmed by the overall package.

Here are several important measures worth understanding, particularly in relation to tax, investment structures, and long-term planning.

FEDERAL BUDGET 2026-27 Federal Budget 2026–27: Reform and Resilience… But Questions RemainThe Federal Government has positioned this year’s Budget as one of the most significant in decades, focused on navigating the current global uncertainty—particularly higher oil prices—and strengthening the economy over time...

Superannuation and Relationship breakdown

If your relationship with your spouse ends, you should be aware of what can happen to the super entitlements of you both.

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Superannuation and relationship breakdown How your super is affected if your marriage or relationship breaks down.OverviewIf your relationship with your spouse ends, you should be aware of what can happen to the super entitlements of you both.The Family Court and super-splitting laws generally enable super interests (accounts in super funds...