Mind Your Own Retirement

Noel 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.

Living 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.

One 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 club offering various services to members, including roadside assistance and car insurance.

Mr Williams is here to highlight some of the pitfalls of being an older driver, but also some of the positives you can only get with years of experience behind the wheel.

National 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.

Australia'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.

With 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.

Pharmacist 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.

YLC managing editor joins host John Deeks this week to discuss the latest Retirement Affordability Index figures.

John is joined on the podcast this week by Trish Ennis, CEO of Companion Animal Network Australia, to talk about the importance of allowing pets to join owners in aged care.

Financial planner and author Helen Baker joins John to talk about her guide to financial independence for women (and men), young and not so young. It's never too late to take control!