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Wealth and health: preparation is the key

John Maroney’s labradoodles are restless. The puppies are agitating to get outside and wreak havoc on the lawn again. He apologises in advance in case our interview is interrupted. “They give us a good run for our money,” he says affectionately.

Maroney who lives in Adelaide has just finished working full-time after a distinguished, long career as an actuary in the financial services, superannuation and insurance industry. He’s relaxed and keen to talk about the importance of planning ahead when it comes to retirement.

“There’s the financial aspects of getting prepared and the non-financial aspects,” he says. As far as he is concerned, both

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