‘The minute you stop work, you start a new life’: Carolyn & Jeff’s tips for retirement

Working at the Tax Office brought Carolyn and Jeff together – and years later, gave them the opportunity to retire together when both were offered redundancies from their executive roles. Ten years later, they’re living life to the fullest, with their super knowledge playing an important role in helping them achieve the lifestyle they always wanted.

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