Southern Highland News is thrilled to announce two popular columnists will be joining us to share their insights with our readers.
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Senior Life, from the pen of The Senior editor, Cheryl Field and Your Money, by finance advisor Noel Whittaker will become regular features in our pages.
The Senior is Australian Community Media's national newspaper, representing the stories, issues and interests of older Australians.
Many of our readers will be familiar with this much loved publication. Each month, more than 118,000 copies are delivered to regional towns and cities across the nation.
A country girl at heart, Cheryl grew up in Dubbo and joined The Senior in 1994.
In Senior Life, Cheryl writes with wit and wisdom, and is not afraid to go into bat when she feels older Australians are getting a raw deal.
"As well as playing a vital role in their communities, today's seniors have also found their voice," she said.
"The grey vote is eagerly courted by politicians of all persuasions, and businesses have realised that people over 50, over 60, over 70 and beyond are consumers... and they matter.
"The Senior is proud to have been a trailblazer for seniors' rights."
To help demystify the world of money Southern Highland News will also be bringing readers a column by international bestselling author, and finance and investment expert Noel Whittaker.
Noel wrote his first book, Making Money Made Simple, when he realised there was nothing available that could speak to ordinary people about how they could improve their finances.
The market agreed. The book went on to sell two million copies and Noel has since written another 20 or so.
Now working as a full time media commentator and academic, Noel looks back on the influences of his early life.
"At primary school I sold eggs and milk to the teachers, and in secondary school I kept bees and sold honey," Noel said.
"My father was a farm manager, so I learnt from an early age that you reap what you sow. When I started working in a bank at the age of 18, I knew nothing about the secrets of becoming wealthy."
He also said he believes businesses in regional towns can thrive by concentrating on customer service, and can attract home buyers looking for a more affordable lifestyle.
"The key to success in real estate is to buy well from a vendor who is keen to sell, and then add value. This is the old worst house in the best street syndrome. The key to successful real estate investment is location - every area has a good location. The trick is to find it."
