Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st Century

Which tax would you rather pay? In this Money Extra segment, Noel Whittaker AM talks about retiree tax options and effective tax strategy.

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Christine David from IT 4 Retirees speaks about the challenges and rewards of catching  up with technology in our senior years. 

The ‘digital divide’ cut deeply during COVID restrictions. The ‘haves’ were able to connect with loved ones on screens, shop online, check-in to venues on smartphones, and access digital medical services. The ‘have-nots’ endured more because of lack of digital connection, and for many them, that became a driver for giving technology a go.

However, getting started is not so easy for those without friends or family to teach the ins and outs of using devices. Fortunately, there are a growing number of services to help seniors get connected - both government and private - free and fee-paying. Local libraries are among the organisations that run computer classes.

We talk about those services in this episode, and links can be found on our website.

Guests in Jeff's Cafe this week include the esteemed Dr Kay Patterson AO,  Australia's Age Discrimination Commissioner. She is joined by listeners Laurelin and Eloise to discuss the digital divide.

In Nostalgia Town, we meet Margret RoadKnight. Renowned for her powerful vocals and wide-ranging roots-based repertoire, Margret is a multi award winning singer-guitarist who has thrived for decades outside the mainstream music scene. She has sung blues, jazz, gospel, folk, comedy, and is known for social commentary through music.

In challenging financial times, how do you best manage and safeguard your investments? Financial coach Marc Bineham talks to us for Money Extra and promotes the advantages of diversifying.

For Steppin’ Out we head to NSW’s Sapphire Coast to chat with Liz Bellette-Stubbs - the presenter of Rural Chat on 2SEA-FM. When Liz moved to the far south coast five years ago, retirement was top of mind. But, when the catastrophic Black Summer bushfires hit in December 2019, her experience in mental health became a vital asset to assist members of a devastated and heart-broken community.

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In Nostalgia Town, we meet Margret RoadKnight. Renowned for her powerful vocals and wide-ranging roots-based repertoire, Margret is a multi award winning singer-guitarist who has thrived for decades outside the mainstream music scene. She has sung blues, jazz, gospel, folk, comedy, and is known for social commentary through music. 

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In challenging financial times, how do you best manage and safeguard your investments? Financial coach Marc Bineham talks to us for Money Extra and promotes the advantages of diversifying.

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Rodney Lewis, a pioneer of elder law, shares his knowledge on costs related to aged care and talks about discrimination and human rights issues faced by people in the residential care system.

In Nostalgia Town, we meet up with Prof Ian Frazer AO who has saved countless lives through his research that led to the development of a vaccine that prevents cervical cancer.

We head to Canberra for Steppin’ Out to meet Heinrich Stefanik, vice-president of Multicultural Service Radio Station – CMS FM 91.1 Heinrich is one of the country’s leading lights in ethnic community radio. He has also been involved in the National Multicultural Broadcasters Council and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

In Money Extra, Prof Michael Sherris tells us how we can get a better deal to counter the escalating costs of insurance premiums. A Professor in the University of NSW’s School of Risk and Actuarial Studies, Sherris is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia, the Institute of Actuaries (UK) and the Society of Actuaries (North America). 

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In Nostalgia Town, we meet up with Prof Ian Frazer AO who has saved countless lives through his research that led to the development of a vaccine that prevents cervical cancer.

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In Money Extra, Prof Michael Sherris tells us how we can get a better deal to counter the escalating costs of insurance premiums. A Professor in the University of NSW’s School of Risk and Actuarial Studies, Sherris is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia, the Institute of Actuaries (UK) and the Society of Actuaries (North America). 

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For World Sight Day on 13 October, we turn our attention to the conditions that can affect the eye - from the readily treatable to those that cause blindness.

Renowned ophthalmologist and senior university lecturer, Dr Con Petsoglou joins Lex & Patricia to talk about eye problems caused by ageing as well as those which are hereditary.

Living treasure, the Rev Bill Crews AM joins us in Nostalgia Town. The  much-loved Australian, who has spent his entire adult life in the service of others, is a passionate supporter of the homeless and the needy.

Have you got a financial plan?  In Money Extra Rachel Waterhouse from the Australian Shareholders Association enumerates the  reasons why we need a plan and what should be included.

In Steppin’ Out today we head to Adelaide to speak to Vicki Couzens from Vision Australia Radio station - 5RPH. Vicki lost her sight as an infant, but her blindness hasn’t stopped her from helping other print-handicapped listeners by contributing as a presenter on the station’s reading service. 

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Rachel Waterhouse from the Australian Shareholders Association explains the benefits of having a financial plan and tells us what we need to take into account when reviewing or drawing up a plan.

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Living treasure, the Rev Bill Crews AM joins us in Nostalgia Town. The  much-loved Australian, who has spent his entire adult life in the service of others, is a passionate supporter of the homeless and the needy.

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