Retirement Living

In September 2017, at the grand age of 62, I was happily working on the 6th Floor of the Beehive for the John Key Government. In politics your world can change in an instant. And mine did. 

Life transitions involve leaving one position and entering into another, they can create an identity crises which can include temporary instability, confusion, depression and anxiety. But what happens when we leave our chosen career or vocations?  We can often find ourselves asking the question, who am I now?

With inflation at its highest level in three decades and interest rates still relatively low by historic standards, more and more homeowners over 60 are weighing up whether a reverse mortgage could help them live a better retirement.

The retirement gap is growing and 65% of Kiwis are worried about having enough. How can you avoid being one of them?

Heartland is New Zealand’s leading provider of reverse mortgages, having helped over 19,000 customers across the country release equity from their homes to fund their dream retirement. As part of our GrownUps partnership, we conducted a survey last month which revealed how important it is for GrownUps members to retire from the comfort of their home.

"Age should not have its face lifted but it should rather teach the world to admire wrinkles as the etching of experience and the firm line of character." - Clarence Day, US writer.

Welcome to the fourth in our ‘Super-Saver’ series. This week we share tips and tricks on how to entertain – for less!

It's no secret New Zealand has an aging population. As medical care improves, we’re living longer – on average, 80% of Kiwi men aged 65 can expect to live until they’re 90, and women until they’re 94. A longer life means a longer retirement, and a longer retirement means more spending.

Jill and Dave Brandon were never going to sit on deck chairs in their retirement and gaze out to sea. They are active, curious types who are still interested in doing things for the first time.

When it comes to retirement security, experts maintain that both New Zealand and Australia rank among ...