Recent content by Onslo

If it was indexed to CPI I wouldn't have a problem with it. The problem is that it is not. If its not indexed at the beginning it never will be. Sure, it might only affect a small percentage of retirees now consider what $1m would have got you in 2000. It will be disastrous for future...

Having worked in the banking industry for 37 years before retirement I can tell you sincerely that no bank puts their customers first in their decision making process. Shareholders and greedy executives are always first in line to benefit from any changes. Regional Australia will come to a...

A politician is the only job in the country where you don't need skills, education or experience - AND IT SHOWS!!!!!!

I am a widower and have just turned 70. I'm living alone in a 5 bedroom house with a pool and large shed and would love to downsize. What's stopping me? Add up the commission on the sale of this house, stamp duty on the purchase of another property, removal costs and loss of pension and you...

As a 70 yr old retired pensioner my home & contents insurer has recently issued me with a renewal notice with a 41% increase in premium from last year. If this is not opportunist gouging, what is??? I have never had a claim with them and am left dumbfounded. In addition a 95 yr old Aunt had a...

Totally believable as real in the world we live in at the moment.

Onslo Retired widower from central Qld who loves the bush, common sense, logic and normal people.

I would say to the poor husband to be, "Put on your running shoes mate and don't look back". It's the Marriage that counts, not the wedding!