MPs blame age discrimination for ‘wasted talents’ of more than 1m over 50
Age Scotland warned that the ‘overwhelming majority’ of companies do not have an age strategy and said older workers faced ‘unfair bias’. The Scotsman reports that the talents of more than one million unemployed over-50s are being wasted...All over-50s to get savings and pensions advice from FCA
People in the UK aged 50 or over will start to receive “wake up” packs every five years under proposals published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Eagle Radio reports that the chief City regulator wants the packs to include a one-page...3.9 million over 50s plan to use their property wealth to fund retirement
One in five (19%) over 50s are relying on income from property to fund their retirement, OneFamily has found. Mortgage Introducer reports that this increasing trend is being driven as a result of soaring property prices over the last 20 years, as well as...Over-50s hold three quarters of UK housing wealth
Homeowners over the age of 50 hold 75pc of Britain’s housing wealth, according to new research, revealing the huge generational divide in the property market. The Telegraph reports that older owner occupiers hold a total of £2.8 trillion in equity, equivalent to...Is it possible to be a successful ethical investor?
Investors around the world are often known for their sharp analytical skills and ability to spot a potentially lucrative investment. Choice reports that they are not, however, known for their scruples, and plenty of investment money goes into fairly unethical...Ourplace News
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