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Should retirees consider investing in Bitcoin?

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The investment risks of Bitcoin and basics for retirees How to buy/sell Bitcoin, getting started and considering the risks for over 60s Every couple of months we read an article about the price of Bitcoin collapsing, or skyrocketing. The topsy-turvy world of cyrptocurrency (“crypto”) continues to keep investors, enthusiasts, speculators and sceptics saying “I told
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Health & lifestyle tips to help prevent hearing loss

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Lifestyle tips to help prevent hearing loss 👂✔️ Most people experience some degree of hearing loss as they get older – with the most common causes of hearing loss being age-related, followed by excessive exposure to loud sounds. Age-related hearing loss is difficult to avoid but taking measures to protecting your hearing is vital to
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Super co-contribution eligibility before-and-after 67

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Super co-contribution eligibility under 67 and over 67 Firstly, what is the super co-contribution? Super co-contributions help eligible people boost their retirement savings. If you’re a low or middle-income earner and make personal (after-tax) contributions to your super fund, the government may also make a contribution (called a co-contribution) up to a maximum amount of
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Positives of dating after 60

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Positives of dating after 60 😄👫 Dating at any stage of life can be scary and filled with uncertainty, but no expiry date comes with it, and it should be enjoyed whatever age you are. It’s something you probably didn’t see yourself navigating in your 60’s and the thought of a first date may seem
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Colouring techniques for beginners to try

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Colouring techniques for beginners to try 🎨 Practice makes perfect with your coloured pencils Colouring is a simple, easy and relaxing activity. When you’re the colouring book artist, you get to decide how much time you want to spend in achieving the completed look you are after. If you’ve just received, or enjoying your colouring
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How to get a Covid vaccine appointment

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How to get a Covid vaccine appointment This article covers the ways in which you can get a Covid vaccine, with links to booking appointments and a list of locations and opening hours across states.   How many vaccination sites are there? Around the country there are more than 6,300 places to get the jab.
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Five foods that can give you a better sleep

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Five foods that can give you a better sleep 😴✅ The foods we eat can dramatically affect how much and how well we sleep. Some foods and beverages calm and relax, while some stimulate the nervous system, keeping you up all night. This article covers five foods (or beverages) that can often help you get
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Make sure your Downsizer contributions don’t upend your super plans

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Make sure your Downsizer contributions don’t upend your super plans Two proposals in the federal budget are unambiguously great news for older Australians looking to get more money into super. Both relate to extending the period of time for which particular opportunities are available. The first was a proposal to bring the eligibility for “downsizer
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Is premium kibble good for your dog?

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Is premium kibble good for your dog? 🐶 You’ve seen the shiny packets stacked up in the pet food shops, twice the price of the basic supermarket kibble. Your vet may have recommended a particular brand to keep your dog healthy. But what is premium kibble and will it actually give your dog extra health
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Queensland Health blasted over another compassionate case

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Queensland Health blasted over another compassionate case Son unable to visit his dying mother due to Queensland’s lack of empathy on border restrictions The Today Show hosts broke down on live TV this morning after it was revealed Karl Stefanovic’s schoolmate was unable to visit his dying mother due to Queensland’s border restrictions. Allison Langdon
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UQ Research: Seeking over 50s to participate in COVID-19 survey

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UQ Researchers seeking participants aged 50 and over to participate in COVID-19 survey Understanding potential mental health protective factors associated with COVID-19 UQ researchers are seeking participants aged 50 years and over to participate in a survey regarding their COVID-19 experience to help understand the impact of the pandemic and potential protective mental health factors.
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