Say hello: Friendly neighbours matter more than money to older people
FRIENDLY neighbours are valued more highly than any financial gain when downsizing into a retirement property. The Express reports that living near people who will “pass the time of day”, say “hello” or just stop for a quick chat is rated as one of most...Is it worth retiring when in debt?
More and more people are retiring still encumbered by debt. Choice reports that it’s a natural ambition to want to retire without the burden of debt hanging over us. Ideally, when we swap a salary for what is almost always a lower income from a pension,...‘Ageless Job Search’ aiding over-50s back into employment
Employment support service Resource is responding to increased demand from the over-50s by launching “The Ageless Job Search”, designed to tackle age-related barriers in the workplace. The Jewish Chronicle reports that Chief Executive Victoria Sterman says the...Why it pays to start saving now for Christmas and how you can do it
The festive season may still seem like a long way away, but if you’re worried about it making a dent in your finances, it makes sense to start planning and budgeting now. Silver Surfers reports that we spent £452 on average last year on Christmas, according to...Investing in buy-to-let for extra retirement income
Buy-to-let mortgages have been back in the news recently, on the one hand, there has been a plethora of tax changes which have affected landlord finances, whilst on the other hand there have been some excellent investment returns. 50 Connect reports that recent...Ourplace News
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