Lifestyle Communities boss to retire months after allegation that properties are a ‘financial prison’
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Lifestyle Communities boss to retire months after allegation that properties are a ‘financial prison’

Lifestyle The managing director of Lifestyle Communities has announced his retirement, three months after a 7.30 investigation into the company exposed the high fees it charged residents when they left its developments.James Kelly, 65, who co-founded Lifestyle more than two decades ago, is leaving without a successor in place, the company told the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) on Monday.The company's share price was hit hard in July when 7.30 broadcast its investigation falling 7.8 per cent from $12.57 to $11.59.Mr Kelly did not respond to questions about whether his retirement was linked to the 7.30 investigation.James Kelly, managing director of Lifestyle Communities, has announced his retirement. (lifestylecommunities.com.au)Shares in Lifestyle, which have been falling all year, dropped 3.7 per cent in morning trade.Shortly after 1pm on Monday, it was fetching $9.03 a share.Mr Kelly...
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Do you think you’re ‘depressed’ or ‘anxious’? We speak to mental health professionals about self-diagnosis, Lifestyle News
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Do you think you’re ‘depressed’ or ‘anxious’? We speak to mental health professionals about self-diagnosis, Lifestyle News

Lifestyle To mark World Mental Health Day on Oct 10, AsiaOne shines the spotlight on mental health advocates and looks at how Singaporeans cope with mental health issues in their lives.Feeling anxious is different for everyone.Some of us might have trouble sleeping or concentrating, others might experience heart palpitations.So we head online in search of answers and realise what we're experiencing happens to match symptoms of an anxiety disorder.But where exactly is the line where anxiety, a normal human emotion, becomes an anxiety disorder, a clinical issue?Do we use words like "anxious" or "depressed" too casually as adjectives when describing our emotions?AsiaOne spoke to two mental health professionals, James Chong and Gwendolyn Tui, about individuals heading online for answers regarding their mental health, resulting in the misuse of clinical terms in daily speech and in self-diagnosis.Lifestyle...
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Common Mistakes to Avoid in Personal Injury Cases
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Common Mistakes to Avoid in Personal Injury Cases

Lifestyle Personal injury cases are quite common in Miami due to its busy roads and active lifestyle. Whether it’s a car accident, a slip and fall, or any other type of injury, knowing how to handle the aftermath is essential for a fair outcome. Mistakes in the process can weaken your claim and reduce the compensation you might receive. This article covers some of the most common mistakes people make in personal injury cases and how to avoid them to increase the likelihood of a successful claim.Lifestyle Not Hiring a Lawyer or Choosing the Wrong LawyerMany people think they can handle personal injury cases on their own or with minimal legal assistance. Unfortunately, this approach can backfire, as personal injury law is complex and varies by location. Trying to navigate it without professional help can...
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