What over-50s spend their money on once the mortgage is paid off
What over-50s spend their money on once the mortgage is paid off Holidays, home improvements and family gifts are priorities for those who have more spare cash in later life. BT Home reports that over-50s who’ve paid off their mortgages are using...One in four aged over 50 plans pension ‘gift’ of £51,000
One in four aged over 50 plans pension ‘gift’ of £51,000 One in four people aged over 50 plans to leave some of their pension behind to loved ones, research from Saga has found. Money Observer reports that the average planned pension...Older workers are the future of the workforce, say UK’s leading businesses.
Older workers are the future of the workforce, say UK’s leading businesses. A report titled Age in the Workplace, conducted by Business in the Community’s, which works to create a fairer society and a more sustainable future, highlights the benefits older...New figures reveal over-50s are the fastest growing part of workforce
New figures reveal over-50s are the fastest growing part of workforce Scotland is enjoying a historic boom in “grey workers” as hundreds of thousands of people enjoy better health in their 50s, 60s and 70s. The Herald reports that new figures show the...Our Disappearing High Street
BHS With the announcement yesterday that old high street stalwart British Home Stores has gone into administration and today’s announcement regarding Austin Reed we have taken a look back over the past 30 years to how our high streets have changed. The popularity of...Ourplace News
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