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How to Have an Epic Retirement (Australia & New Zealand)

A smart, practical, and inspiring guide for your second half of life.

Heading into your Epic Retirement?  The phase of life where you finally get to shape your days on your terms. How to Have an Epic Retirement is your roadmap to making it count. Whether you're in Australia or New Zealand, this new 2026 edition of the book  walks you through the six pillars of a epic retirement - time, money, health, happiness & fulfilment, travel and your home as you age. It helps you face the big decisions in life head-on, guiding you on your choices and helping you make the money moves that matter, and the lifestyle shifts that make your next decades richer, healthier, and more joyful.

You’ll find clear explanations of how the retirement systems work in both countries – from superannuation and KiwiSaver to pensions, tax, healthcare, investing, housing, and what to actually do with your time once work isn’t running the show. With real examples, grounded advice, and no jargon, this book helps you build a life that feels purposeful, well-funded, and full of possibility.

Release Date: 25th November 2025

Available in: Australia & New Zealand

A fully revised and updated edition of the #1 bestselling retirement in Australia for 2023 and 2024. 

How to Have an Epic Retirement (UK)

Your ultimate guide to living well, loving life and retiring with financial confidence

As record numbers of us reach our pre-retirement or 'part-time' retirement years, it's essential to prepare for the massive life change that signals a move from working every day to living as we choose. The 30+ years that make up modern retirement are an opportunity to live well and make the most of our later years. This is where How to Have an Epic Retirement comes in.

There is no one who has more insight into what retirees want and what they need to know to achieve it than Bec Wilson. Armed with information and the best anecdotal knowledge from retirees and those planning to retire, Bec has compiled the ultimate guidebook for those who want to make the most of this time of their lives. With examples, common questions and information you can apply to your own circumstances, Bec addresses the six key pillars of a great retirement: time, money, health, happiness and fulfilment, travel and your home.

Release Date: 11 December 2025

Available in: UK

Prime Time: 27 Lessons for the New Midlife 

From Bec Wilson, hit podcast host and bestselling author of How to Have an Epic Retirement, comes the ultimate guide to modern midlife. We're now living longer, saving smarter, working more flexibly and seeking meaning at every turn. In 27 practical lessons, let Bec guide you on everything you need to know to make your Prime Time count.

The period from your late 40s well into your 70s is what Bec calls your 'Prime Time'. These years can be some of the best of your life - if you make the right choices. Far from winding down, this is the time to truly live.
In this essential handbook, Bec guides you through the key pillars of power, money, health, work, purpose, happiness, family and travel. This isn't just about adjusting to a longer lifespan - it's about creating a richer, more fulfilling life.

Prime Time: 27 Lessons for the New Midlife isn't just a roadmap to midlife and retirement - it's a playbook for a life lived with intention, energy, joy, and financial confidence. With Bec Wilson as your guide, you can embrace this incredible stage and truly make the most of your Prime Time.

Available in: Australia