LET’S TALK MONEY with DANIEL MCGREGOR FREE EVENT: RETIREMENT RESCUE

Everyone’s idea of retirement is unique. The type of retirement you’re looking forward to is all about you and that means retirement is about a lot more than money.

In saying that, money is a pretty vital element, though. How much you have in retirement savings, how you choose to invest them, the fees you pay and how much you spend each year are going to determine how long your retirement savings will last.

So, if you want to retire in the style that suits you, it’s vital that you make well-informed decisions about your money, both in the leadup as well as throughout your retirement.

Are you getting close to retirement or recently retired?

If so, you’ve spent your entire working life hoping to get to this point… the point in your life when you can a ord to stop working.

You may have a problem though, and you may not even be aware of it.

I’m seeing people every week who are getting stung with high fees, invested in expensive products, and have gaps in their strategies.

I’m on a mission to show people in Orange how they can get more out of their retirement savings. Why is this important? Because money doesn’t buy you stu , it buys you choices.

When it comes to how people are saving for, and managing, their retirement savings, many people have started thinking there has to be something better.

Depending on the circumstances, there’s a reasonable chance they could be right.

This is my battle cry to get every retiree or pre-retiree in Orange to make sure they are getting the outcomes they deserve with their retirement savings.

Why a battle cry? Because every week I am seeing people close to or in retirement who can save thousands of dollars a year by using better products and strategies to get improved results for their retirement savings.

It’s a battle cry because I want everyone to simply ask the question: “Compared to what?” when they consider whether they are getting good results.

Your money is yours, so it’s entirely up to you what you choose to do with it. What I’m finding, though, is that for most people – once the shroud of mystery is removed – when it comes to what their options are, there are pretty powerful actions people can take that will make a substantial di erence going forward.

If you want to learn some of the things you can do to put yourself in the driver’s seat when it comes to getting the most out of your retirement savings, then I’m holding a FREE ‘Retirement Rescue’ seminar on Monday, July 24, at 6.30pm at the Orange Ex-Services Club. Get the facts, be empowered, do the best for you and your family. Simply scan the QR code and book yourself a seat, or give me a call on 0411 484 464.

If you’ve read this far then I hope to see you there!

Foodies of Orange enjoyed a delicious day out at the Orange Producers Markets every Saturday. The weekly markets, held in the courtyard next to Bills Beans is an opportunity for local growers and producers to bring their freshest produce every week. COME and JOIN US

EVERY SATURDAY 8AM- 1PM

148 McLachlan st Orange (Bills beans East Orange courtyard)

Will Kloosterman PRODUCE FROM ORANGE. Fruit and Veg, Cheese

Peter Lacis Blueberries

Brian and Lorraine Swift BURRAGREEN FRESH; vegetables, honey, preserves from Mullion Creek

Melissa Young PRIMAL ALTERNATIVES by Melissa Y. Gluten free products, grain free products, eg bread, premixes

Doug Dagg Farmer Doug’s Gourmet Potatoes

Robin Marshall JUST HOMEGROWN; Relish, Chutney, Sauces, Jams

Produce FOURJAY FARM the Orange Conservatorium & Planetarium

√ 24 hour rescue helicopter service for Orange and region

√ $14 million for highway upgrades between Lithgow and Orange

√ Bat/hail netting funding for local orchardists

√ $1.2 million for CCTV in Orange, Bathurst and Wellington

√ 47 mobile phone towers and base stations across Calare

Last week the Orange Lions Club 50 year time capsule was dug up!

The time capsule was buried in Robertson Park back in June 1974, as a unique way for the Club to fundraise for a ladies rest centre and bus shelter.

In 1973 people were invited to purchase an envelope for $1.00 in which to place some items of interest, like photographs, stamps, coins, letters, or trinkets. These envelopes were then interred in the time capsule.

Envelope purchasers were given a card and told to place it in a secure place which could be located in 2023. This card gives authority to the holder to receive the envelope.

Owing to the hard work and diligence of the

1973/1974 Lions members, all of the envelopes appear to be in good condition! That’s an amazing feat!

There were about 250 envelopes inside, so there are many families in Orange who are about to receive a message from half a century ago!

If you haven’t got a card, proof of relationship with the original envelope purchaser will be required!

You can email the Orange Lions on olc.timecapsule@ gmail.com.

Amazing work, Lions!

It was also wonderful to catch up with Orange Lion Jake Butwell at the Lions dinner that evening!

TheWestern NSW Business Awards were a great opportunity to celebrate how businesses (of all sizes and industries!) play a vital role in building strong and vibrant regional communities!

Here are more of the winners from the night!

• Kristy Bell and the team at Bell Conveyancing won the Employer of Choice (20 Employees and under) Award!

• The team at Housing Plus were recognised with the Outstanding Community Organisation Award! Housing Plus was also awarded the Employer of Choice Award (21 Employees and over) for creating a stimulating and supportive workplace environment!

• Andrew Everett from disability services provider Westhaven won the Outstanding Business Leader Award. This award recognises an inspirational business leader who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to their workplace, industry and their community.

• Pamela Johnson from Disability Support Service Provider SpiritAbility won the Outstanding Young Business Leader Award! The Award celebrates young business leaders who go above and beyond in their commitment to their workplace, their dedication to improving their industry, and in their passion to strengthen their community.

• The team at The Remington Orange took home the Outstanding Visitor Experience Award...a new category added to the Western NSW Business Awards 2023!

• Michele Stansfield and David Kestenbaum from Cauldron Molecules which won the Outstanding Start Up Award. The Outstanding Start-up Award recognises a start-up business that has boosted growth and is set to only get bigger and better!

• Leatherwood Bespoke Rosin which won Excellence in International Business!

A huge congratulations to all of the winners!

It’s interesting to hear that senior federal Nationals have now decided to visit our electorate, after being called out in the media.

The storms and floods hit the Cabonne Shire and Wellington on the 13th and 14th of November 2022. It has taken them almost eight months to show up. For residents of disaster-hit areas, the visit is eight months too late.