Jack
Life after 50 isn't what the brochures promised. I'm Jack, a train driver heading toward retirement at 60, sharing the honest, ground-level reality of life in Australia.This channel is for the thinkers and the planners navigating the practical stuff: how to approach long-term renting when everyone tells you to buy, making sense of your superannuation, navigating tax reform, and building a retirement strategy that actually fits a my life.No hacks, no trends, just honest reflections from my journey in Melbourne. Whether you’re in the same stage of life or just looking for a different perspective, welcome. I’m just figuring it out as I go.Stay safe, people.
Jack
Spring is here
Which in Melbourne means Spring racing season, football finals and cool nights
What are your Spring plans?
We are heading on some road trips to chase Spring wildflowers and some sunshine
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Heading to the VFL elimination final at Windy Hill. See if the VFL men can do better than their AFL team. Essendon vs Williamstown
#football
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As I head towards being a Senior Citizen, the sign is certainly looking at me
#retirement
#costofliving
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This week's video is really helpful about towns in Australia especially Victoria
Check out the video comments
https://youtu.be/C_kR9HebLzU
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For a 53 year old man who loves to talk, i am so flattered to have your all listening. Thanks for watching
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In todays video i talked about the notice to vacate
note the wording immediately selling the home and the second image saying it was ok to email the vacate notice rather than send it via registered post.
https://youtu.be/hIT43oU4poY
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 6
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I looked at a lot of second hand cars over the decades but I didn't purchase this one, couldn't find the crank handle
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The response to the new video has been amazing—glad to hear so many of you are happy I'm safe after the Vespa incident! 🙏
I noticed a few of you spotting the Freo scarf in the background... so I have to ask: Who are you backing this season? 🏈
Also, what did you think of the new car reveal? Any suggestions for what I should film next?"
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First road trip today. Car certainly worth the money. 7.35 litres per 100km
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Channel 10 weeks old and doing great connecting with Australians, renter's and retirees
#costofliving
#rentingauatralia
1 month ago | [YT] | 10
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