Description
If you’re in your 50s or 60s, you’re probably facing two major financial questions at the same time:
- How do I make sure my money lasts in retirement?
- Should I help my children buy a home — and how do I do it without creating problems for them or for me?
These two decisions are deeply connected. Helping your kids can feel like the right thing to do, but without clear thinking it can put your own retirement at risk. At the same time, poor retirement planning can leave you unable to help — or worse, create family tension later.
The No-Regrets Bundle gives you straightforward, experience-backed guidance on both. You’ll learn how to make thoughtful choices that protect your financial security, your children’s independence, and your family relationships — so you can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Why Buy Both Books Together?
- Get clear answers on the two biggest financial and emotional decisions many Australian families face right now.
- Avoid the most common (and costly) mistakes in both retirement planning and family financial support.
- Learn how to protect your nest egg while making wise decisions about helping your children.
- Save money with the special bundle price.
What’s Included in This Bundle
- The No-Regrets Guide to Retirement — How to Live Well, Invest Wisely and Make Your Money Last
- The Bank of Mum & Dad — The No-Regrets Guide to Helping your Children
Both books are written in plain English by Patricia Howard, a financial journalist and adviser with decades of experience. They focus on practical steps and real-world consequences rather than complex theory.
Inside The No-Regrets Guide to Retirement
Most Australians step into retirement with more questions than answers. Do I have enough? Will my money last? Am I making the right choices?
This book gives you calm, practical answers. Drawing on decades of experience, Patricia Howard shows you how to avoid the traps, make smart decisions, and enjoy retirement without second-guessing every dollar.
You’ll discover how to:
- Identify your “half-a-million-dollar nest egg”
- Make the most of your retirement savings
- Avoid bad investments and faulty get-rich-quick schemes
- Live well without overspending
- Find clever ways to boost your income in retirement
- Recognise and avoid the biggest financial pitfalls — including those involving family
- Be wary of romantic follies that can leave you poorer
Testimonials for The No-Regrets Guide to Retirement
“This book won’t make you an expert in high finance, but it will tell you what to look out for in the shark infested waters surrounding personal investment. Money is an emotional subject, and the author deals with this in a no-nonsense manner. She provides case studies which show that some of us are not as far from financial problems as we might like to think.” — Campbell Horsfall
“Patricia Howard provides straightforward advice on Retirement and how to plan for it. She not only talks about the financial side of retirement but your wellbeing and how to enjoy and spend your time whilst in retirement. It is not a long book but it is easy to read and contains a lot of valuable information which is useful for both planning for and how to invest while you are in retirement.” — Grace
“As the author of Good Financial Reads, I review many books and this is one I thoroughly enjoyed. I think this book best suits people from age fifty upwards. Even if you are retired, you will find sound advice on how to manage your money moving forward. More importantly, help you find new experiences that will ensure a happy and fulfilled life. It would also be a great gift for your parents.” — Gloria Phillips
Inside The Bank of Mum & Dad
Helping your child buy a home may feel like the right thing to do — but what if it creates financial stress, family tension, or unintended consequences?
In The Bank of Mum & Dad, Patricia Howard shares a practical, compassionate guide to helping your children financially without putting your own future at risk.
This is not a book about saying “no.” It is a practical, honest guide to making thoughtful decisions that protect:
- Your financial security
- Your child’s independence
- Your family relationships
- Your future peace of mind
You’ll learn:
- How to avoid the most common mistakes parents make
- The real risks of guarantees, gifts, and loans
- When helping can actually undermine your child’s confidence and independence
- The difference between a gift, a loan, and a future legal dispute
- Why family conversations about money often go wrong
- The hidden risks of guarantees, property ownership structures, and unequal support between children
- Government schemes and alternative options many parents overlook
- How to help wisely — without sacrificing your retirement or financial future
- What to do if things go wrong and family relationships become strained
Who This Bundle Is For
- Parents in their 50s and 60s who are thinking about (or being asked to) help their children buy a home
- People planning for or already in retirement who want to make smart, regret-free decisions
- Anyone who wants to protect both their financial future and their family relationships
- Readers who prefer straightforward, no-nonsense advice from an experienced financial professional
Ready to Make Confident Decisions About Your Money and Your Family?
Get both books today for just $50.
