Freephone

0800 411 8668
Jan 4, 2016

Will you be working into your golden years

New research has revealed that 66% of the British working population expects to work beyond 65. Alarmingly, over one in ten predict they will be working beyond 76, or think they may never retire. Almost three quarters of those who expect to be working beyond 65 say it will be because they cannot afford to […]
1 min
Dec 22, 2015

Homeowners underestimate property wealth by almost £90k

Property owners aged 55 and over are underestimating the value of their homes by almost £90,000, according to a new study by the Equity Release Council.
1 min
Dec 16, 2015

Keeping warm this winter

Who would have thought that in this day and age, thousands of older people in the UK will die this winter as a result of the cold weather? There were almost 44,000 “excess deaths” between last December and March – that is 27 per cent more people dying in the winter months compared with the […]
1 min
Nov 23, 2015

Millions relying on property rather than pensions

Millions of people are still not saving into pensions, latest figures show, instead choosing to rely on their property as a source of income in retirement.
1 min
Nov 4, 2015

Top ten skills to learn in retirement

Retirement is the perfect time to learn a new skill or take up a new hobby. You can meet new friends, keep your brain active and have some real fun at the same time. From informal learning online or with a local group, to booking on a professionally run course, there’s something to suit all […]
1 min
Oct 26, 2015

Largest number of over-50s in work since records began

New figures show that the over-50s are making their biggest contribution to the UK workforce since records began. The research by Aviva shows that almost a third of adults employed during Q1 and Q2 2015 were aged 50 and over (an increase of 42% since 1992) with the total number of 50-64s in work reaching […]
1 min
Sep 23, 2015

Top ten gifts for retirees

Choosing the right present for your colleague’s retirement is important to get right. It’s a token that says goodbye, good luck, congratulations, you’ll be missed – and most importantly, ‘thank you’.
1 min
Aug 26, 2015

Best holidays for over 55s

If you feel this year’s summer was over before it began, perhaps you’re in need of a break to a sunnier climate. From a relaxing cruise or dream trip to somewhere you’ve always hoped to see, there’s bargains galore to be had at this time of year.
1 min
Jul 30, 2015

Tips for avoiding pension scammers

Following the landmark pension freedoms of this past April, the new pension savings landscape is giving fraudsters ample room to target the vulnerable.
1 min