by Chris | Jun 13, 2017 | Money & Work Features
Lost generation: Why construction can’t afford to lose the over-50s Solutions to the skills shortage usually focus on the younger generation – but are construction companies missing out on valuable experience among older workers? The statistics... by Chris | Jun 12, 2017 | Money & Work Features
Financial planning in later life We all know that money can be a big headache for many people, especially those in later life, and those at or in retirement. Suddenly you have no job to go to, and with that your regular income changes dramatically. You have to... by Chris | Jun 8, 2017 | Money & Work Features
A day at the JobCentre – what is learnt about over-50s employment Out of work over-50s suffer from poor tech skills, loss of confidence and ageism. Some JobCentres offer specific over50s training for IT, CVs and interviews. Volunteering is a great way... by Chris | Jun 6, 2017 | Money & Work Features
A third of workers over 50 are set to retire later A third of people aged over 50 who are employed in the private sector are now planning to retire later than they previously hoped, Aviva’s latest Working Lives report reveals. The 2016 report –... by Chris | Jun 6, 2017 | Money & Work Features
Great ways to make money when you’re over 60 Over 60s are finding ways to make money like you wouldn’t believe! Loads are doing it too. For a start, according to Aldemore, an increasing number of new businesses are being started by the over 50s (and many of... by Chris | Jun 1, 2017 | Money & Work Features
Alternative ways to find work when you’re over 50 There are nearly three million people aged between 50 and the state pension age out of work in the UK – and despite laws against age discrimination, mature job seekers are more likely to be long-term...