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Firstlinks Edition 566 with weekend update - Editor's Note

We all know that our minds and bodies deteriorate as we age. The good news is that our brains are highly malleable. That is, they can change and adapt due to experience. Medina, author of the book called “Brain Rules for Aging Well: 10 Principles for Staying Vital, Happy, and Sharp”, gives an overview of the latest findings in neuroscience, and he writes with humour and good grace, with references to the likes of Captain Kirk and the ‘I Love Lucy’ show.

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New from Colonial First State - Client Fact Sheets

Colonial First State’s Client Resources page has new client fact sheets to help you develop your financial knowledge. You may check out these topics below:

Tax tips and super strategies to help you prepare for the end of financial year

Contributing to your super

Boosting your super with the government co-contribution

Topping up your spouse’s super

What happens to your super when you die?

Why women are most hurt by financial pandemic

The impact of COVID-19 has shone a light on a weakness in household finances. Whilst it would have been difficult to anticipate the pandemic and the subsequent government response of a nationwide shutdown, many lack emergency funds to manage through a disruption to their income.

Click here to read why women are most hurt by financial pandemic, and the factors that contribute.