'It was a hard-earned lesson on how to budget and make your money last' - how to financially plan for a career break
The prospect of taking an extended unpaid break from work can be daunting. But with the right financial planning, it can be an opportunity to pause, spend time with family and explore new avenues
Young Aussie hoping to be 'work optional by 40' seizes on retirement trend: 'Not waiting until 65'
A 30-year-old Melbourne woman took an 18-month self-funded micro-retirement, traveling Europe and Asia on savings and freelance work before returning to full-time employment.