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How to protect your f*** off fund and travelling with dementia

Mar 18, 2026
Dr Deborah Graves, dementia support advocate and author who cared for her husband; Jim Rogers, dementia advocate who chased a travel bucket list after an early diagnosis. They talk about travelling with dementia, practical planning and routines, being open with communities and making meaningful local memories. Short, honest stories about preserving life and connection while navigating diagnosis.
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INSIGHT

Younger Couples Prioritise Financial Autonomy

  • Younger couples increasingly value financial autonomy and keep separate accounts even while cohabiting.
  • Kira Duggan links this to declining marriage, rising de facto relationships, and ideals of individual autonomy entering partnerships.
INSIGHT

Separate Accounts Aren't Legally Separate

  • Separate bank accounts don't guarantee protection at separation because the Family Law Act can pool assets for division.
  • Antonella explains courts notionally aggregate property, super and debts into one bucket to assess fairness.
ANECDOTE

Personal Account Saved Shelley During Breakup

  • Shelley Horton kept a personal account after a difficult first marriage so she could leave immediately if needed.
  • She used that fund for safety and independence, and it later helped her escape an unsafe situation.
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