Mission 'Midlife Manifesto'

🎢 "Well folks, buckle up for the financial rollercoaster of a fifty-something independent singleton! After years of treating my wallet like it's hosting an endless party, it's time for this shopaholic to face the music.

Mission "Midlife Manifesto" is officially in motion - because let's face it, Prince Charming isn't showing up with a retirement plan. Over the past 10 years I've been planning for future me and trading today so that I can live tomorrow. This my friends, has got to change. Time to channel my inner financial superhero and make that nest egg work for me.

Let's be real - us fabulous fifties ladies are walking a financial tightrope. With the economy doing its best impression of a mood swing, we've got to be our own money managers. No pressure, right? Truth be known, I've been squirrelling away extra into my superannuation for years, even when money was tight and it's made a HUGE difference in what I have now.

Thanks to the Australian Government, ( God bless you!) for the tax savings when I salary sacrificed into my super fund, the compound effect and a skyrocketing share market over the last several years, has nudged my superannuation to a figure that will allow me to retire when I'm 60 if I choose to and not have to worry about working again. Maybe I will, maybe I won't. Most likely I will get bored, but the opportunity to spend as long as I want writing, thinking and relaxing is like gold!

If you'd told me even 10 years ago that I would gain back at least 5 years of free time I wouldn't have believed you. I was sure I'd have to work til I was 65 at least, maybe longer as a single woman. I wanted to be financially independent as a single woman no matter what the future held. And here we are!

This year I'm at it again. Investing in myself and figuring out what matters most. Next week I will fill you in with what I've been up to and who I've brought into my team of mentors. Talented people shining a light for me on my blind spots and pushing me ahead to take the leap to live a bigger life. Go large or go home I say!

The grand plan? Simple! Spend big on what makes my heart sing and keep those purse strings tight on everything else. Think less "random impulse purchases" and more "intentional living" - because apparently, that's what grown-ups do! With the big Six O shortly making an appearance, it’s best time to sort out what’s important and what get’s the heave ho!

Here's to finding zen in the chaos, living in the moment, and finally figuring out where all those dollars have been sneaking off to. I will be sharing the numbers, with the goal posts set. 2025 plans are afoot, I've got big big plans , stepping outside of my comfort zone and taking back control of my life. I'm not sure where the last 10 years went, but I'm sure going to make the most of what lies ahead.

2025: The year of less shopping and more wisdom... with maybe just a tiny bit of shopping. Hey, we're getting wiser, not saints! 😉