It’s been a bit tricky trying to coordinate recording our podcast, considering strict social isolation rules. But our man behind the consoles, Ian McFarlane has found a way, and the team, led by the man with the voice John Deeks, has come together ‘virtually’ to bring you episode 43 of Mind Your Own Retirement.

This week, Janelle lifts the veil on her lockdown life before our first guest – practising psychologist and author of Retirement Your Way, Judy Rafferty – joins John to discuss how retirement has been redefined in recent years, and how boomers are doing it unlike any other generation before them.

Next is Dr Kieran Kennedy, who offers tips on how to handle self-isolation, especially for anyone who lives alone or who may be struggling to stay positive in these trying times. He presents the facts about the virus, how the measures put in place have helped slow the spread and the implications of resulting measures on mental health and the community.

And our favourite money man Noel Whittaker talks about bank dividends and superannuation and how COVID-19 is affecting your nest egg, including the outlook for banks and other financial institutions. He offers sage retirement advice for anyone (rightfully) concerned with their finances right now.