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Adelaide retiree Ben Alderton* says downsizing after retirement simply does not make good financial sense

Retirement is supposed to be one of life's happiest milestones. But for many Australians, leaving work can trigger an unexpected loss of purpose , identity and routine.

As more parents help their children onto the property ladder, many now feel offering thousands of dollars to the kids is just part of being a good mum or dad.

Retired electrician Laurie Bowman never wanted to move into aged care

Australians are often encouraged to check their superannuation accounts and switch if they are unhappy , but for Billie*, changing funds was a frustrating process that "took literally months".

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When Lyn Bailey went through a difficult divorce in her late 50s, she believed her settlement would be enough to buy another home.

When asked what she loves the most about touring Australia's coastlines and outback in a caravan , Jeanette Evans doesn't hesitate to answer.

Living in a leafy neighbourhood could be a shortcut to protecting your mental health as you grow older, according to new Australian research.

Are you unhappy with the way your superannuation fund is handling your retirement savings?