
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about half of Americans ages 55-66 have no retirement savings at all. If you’re one of them, you’re facing an uphill battle as you look toward life beyond your earning years — but you already know that.Learn...

It’s that clichéd time of year again when people make New Year resolutions. Whether you do or not, it can be a good time for reflection and to prepare for the year ahead. Here are some ideas that might help. We’ve all made ambitiou...

You're planning to retire and have your sights set on a warm climate. Specifically, you want to settle down in the South, but you need to find new hometown that's affordable on a fixed income.As of April 2022, the average Social Security benefit is $...

There are so many things to consider when buying a new car—especially at a time when gas prices are high and inflation has made everything else more expensive, too. And while you’re picturing yourself driving around town in your new vehicle, taki...

Locals rescuing localsLismore March 2022IMAGE: ABC News, 7 March 2022AAP General Newswire, 30 May 2022: A failure to plan was behind "devastation" caused by severe flooding to towns across northern NSW, an inquiry has been told. Northern NSW towns hi...

It’s the final rehearsal on the day of your big concert. You realise that several important singers are missing. What can you do? Here are a few ideas. I have a concert coming up soon for the first time in over two years. I’ve restricted n...

I am due to lead a singing weekend in a few weeks. My first in over two years. The other night I had an anxiety dream about it. Here’s what I learnt.anxiety dreams I am busy preparing a series of forthcoming singing days and singing weekends.