20 May VOL 08 Issue 21

Money matters

Welcome to the 20 May @boutSeniors enewsletter.

We have been overwhelmed by the flood of comments received in reply to our Budget summary - and not one of these is congratulating the Federal Government on their treatment of older Australians. Visit our Meeting Place to read these responses and post comments of your own.

Money is not necessarily the root of all evil, but it can complicate our lives, sometimes unnecessarily. A recent survey by the Australia Institute indicates that most of us are finding contracts and financial services forms just way too much information to wade through.

So we're here to offer useful information in plain English. Read more about superannuation contributions, mortgage stresses, male osteoporosis research and great travel deals below, or enjoy Debbie's review of the fabulous new movie, Then She Found Me, directed by Helen Hunt, and starring one of our favourite pin-up boys, Colin Firth.
And if you are still seeking some cold weather comfort, why not whip up a batch of Scottish lassie, Debbie's, Millionaire's Shortbread - or Caramel Slice as it's known in the Antipodes.
Last week's poem about Grandpa raised a few chuckles, hopefully the women's remote received from Trevor and Dawn will do the same!

Keep smiling
David & Kaye Fallick

Competitions

So it's "Goodnight" from me
Win a copy of The Two Ronnies, series Two on DVD, click here.

Send to a friend
 Send to a friend for the chance to win a one year's subscription to Your Life magazine.

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Government

Increase your super
As the end of the tax year looms, now is the time to think about increasing your own contribution to your super fund, thus taking advantage of the Government's co-contribution.

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Taking care of the pennies

Lifelong mortgages
Australia's economy is booming but high inflation and interest rates are making it more difficult for those Australians in the 50-64 year-old demographic to own their own home.

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Wellbeing

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Male Osteoporosis
One in three men in Australia over the age of 60 will develop an osteoporotic fracture. Can you help research by participating in a clinical drug trial.

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Getting out there

What's on where
There's plenty going on this weekend throughout the country. We have picked some of the best, and cheapest, things to do in your state this weekend.

Go Italia!
 From 22 May to 8 June, Melbourne celebrates its cultural diversity, by holding a festival dedicated to one of its largest immigrant communities, the Italians.

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Travel express

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Slow train to Shimla
Escape from the hustle and bustle of India and let the train take the strain while you enjoy some of the most stunning vistas this eclectic country has to offer.

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Click on the Murray
Great offers on the Murray River are just a click away. Kick back and relax for the chance to win an Olympus Miu digital camera.

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Travel deals

Free balcony upgrade
Take in the sights and sounds of the Mediterranean from the luxury of your own free upgrade balcony onboard the brand new Queen Victoria.

Saigon city break
Book before 30 May 2008 and take advantage of this great offer to enjoy four nights in vibrant Saigon, known and loved for its energy, friendly people and wealth of cultural sites.

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Movie junction

It never rains...
Your husband leaves you one day, your mother dies the next and your biological clock is ticking away in your ear. Then, your birth mother finds you.

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Comfort food

Debbie's Millionaire's shortbread
Money's tight and times are hard but that shouldn't stop the odd little extravagance. Put a smile back on your face with this recipe for Debbie's Millionaire's shortbread.

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Here to help

And don't forget the staff at @boutSeniors are here to help with all your queries, whatever the topic, on help@aboutseniors.com.au

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