April 3, 2025

Buying a home in Australia today is tough—really tough. With skyrocketing prices and tightening borrowing rules, more first-time buyers are looking at longer loan terms to get their foot in the door. Some lenders are even offering 40-year mortgages as a way to “ease the burden.” Sounds like a good idea on the surface, right?

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March 17, 2025

For nearly two decades, Seniors First has been Australia’s leading specialist Reverse Mortgage broker, helping thousands of retirees unlock the wealth in their homes to fund a more comfortable and secure retirement.  Now, for the first time ever, we’re bringing our message to television! We’re excited to announce our TV advertising campaign across NSW, QLD,and

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March 8, 2025

In Celebration of International Women’s Day March 8 is International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in all aspects of life. It’s also a moment to highlight the unique financial challenges women face—particularly in retirement. Recent findings from the 2025 Women & Property Report by CoreLogic reveal a persistent

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February 28, 2025

Divorce is often associated with younger couples, but an increasing number of Australians in their 60s and beyond are choosing to part ways later in life.  Known as “grey divorce,” this trend is reshaping retirement plans, financial stability, and living arrangements for many seniors. Unlike younger divorces, where individuals have decades to rebuild their wealth,

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February 20, 2025

On February 18, 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced a 25 basis point cut to the official cash rate, bringing it down to 4.10%. This marks the first rate cut since 2020 and signals relief for Australian borrowers as the RBA aims to ease financial pressure amid stabilizing inflation and a strong labor

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February 5, 2025

Cryptocurrencies have taken the financial world by storm, promising high returns and decentralised financial freedom.  Despite their volatility, association with speculative bubbles, and ties to criminal activity, many Australian seniors are joining younger generations in investing in digital currencies. But should you follow this trend, or is there a safer way to grow retirement funds?

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