Are You Afraid of Running Out of Money? You Are Not Alone

by JBS Financial 01 Jun 2026

A while back, Mark and Helen sat across the table from me and said something I hear more often than you might think. “We have done everything right. We have saved. We do not live extravagantly. And yet, the thought that keeps us awake at night is running out of money.” Mark and Helen were […]

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What Really Keeps Retirees Up at Night

by JBS Financial 19 May 2026

When people think about retirement worries, they often assume it’s all about money. And yes, money matters. But after more than three decades of sitting across the table from clients, I can tell you this with certainty. What keeps retirees awake at night is rarely just numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s the “what ifs” that […]

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Don’t be afraid of a RAD

by JBS Financial 11:25 am 19 May 2026

When moving into residential aged care, you might find the thought of paying a large lump sum to be confronting, but don’t be afraid of a RAD. The full … [ read more ]

The Cost of Living Crisis: If It Feels Harder, That’s Because It Is

by JBS Financial 10:32 am 23 Apr 2026

By Jenny Brown – CEO & Founder Not long ago, I was sitting with Mark and Sue (names changed). They’re smart, capable, doing “all the right … [ read more ]

Designing the next chapter

by JBS Financial 3:37 pm 22 Apr 2026

What Does Retirement Look Like to You? I’ve been asking people this question for more than 30 years. And most people don’t answer it straight away. … [ read more ]

Health care in crisis, affordability and caring for yourself in retirement and beyond

by JBS Financial 7:43 am 13 Apr 2026

By Jenny Brown – CEO & Founder If there’s one topic that keeps coming up in conversations with clients lately, it’s health care. Not just … [ read more ]

Five simple steps to saving cash (while still having a life)

by JBS Financial 7:43 am 13 Apr 2026

With cost of living pressures, everyone could do with some extra cash right now. One straightforward option is to stop cash from leaving your account … [ read more ]

Aged Care: Another of Life’s Transitions

by JBS Financial 10:40 am 27 Mar 2026

We’re pretty good at talking about life’s big transitions… at least the exciting ones. Starting work. Getting married. Having children. Retiring. … [ read more ]

When the Unexpected Happens: Making Sure Nothing Gets Missed

by JBS Financial 10:26 am 27 Mar 2026

Losing someone you love is one of life’s most difficult experiences. In those moments, your focus is where it should be, on family, support, and simply … [ read more ]

The Retirement Goalposts Have Moved

by JBS Financial 11:12 am 13 Mar 2026

What Retirees Can Do About It If retirement is meant to feel like freedom, it can be unsettling when the numbers suddenly change. Recently, the Association … [ read more ]



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