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20 nifty over-50s money saving tips
20 nifty over-50s money saving tips Age, they say, can confer plenty of advantages - wisdom, confidence, tolerance, and no need to wear socks if you don't want to. Financially though, it presents challenges and opportunities. So if you're a grey or...
80% of over 50s are baffled by the new state pension plan while nearly half don’t know how much money they are entitled to
80% of over 50s are baffled by the new state pension plan while nearly half don't know how much money they are entitled to The majority of those approaching retirement are ignorant of vital details of the new state pension, a survey has revealed. The...
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 much of...
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 'gift' is £51,000,...
Women over 50 ‘putting off cervical screening test’
Women over 50 'putting off cervical screening test' One in three women over 50 has delayed or not attended their cervical screening test, which should take place every five years, according to a survey from a cervical cancer charity. The BBC reports that the average...
Can turmeric prevent or treat cancer?
Can turmeric prevent or treat cancer? Research into treating cancer. A number of laboratory studies on cancer cells have shown that curcumin does have anticancer effects. It seems to be able to kill cancer cells and prevent more from growing. It has the best...
Aging: What’s art got to do with it?
Aging: What’s art got to do with it? Creative art pursuits provide older adults with multiple benefits, not the least of which is enhanced cognitive function. Geriatric Medicine reports that throughout history, artists have known that art provides...
80-year-old man hasn’t watered this sealed bottle garden since 1972 & still going strong
80-year-old man hasn’t watered this sealed bottle garden since 1972 & still going strong On Easter Sunday of 1960, David Latimer out of idle curiosity planted a seed in a glass bottle, but he had never imagined that it would thrive into a mass of greenery...
A surprising number of over 50s still dream of being a rock star ‘thanks to X Factor’
A surprising number of over 50s still dream of being a rock star 'thanks to X Factor' Researchers have found that the majority of Brits in their 50s and 60s have no intention of "growing old gracefully" Forget the bus pass, pipe and slippers - today’s...
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...
A bridge to brainpower… Playing bridge can keep your mind healthy
A bridge to brainpower… Playing bridge can keep your mind healthy A report from the BBC has shown some members of the Oxford Bridge Club playing their favourite game to show the benefits it has on the mind. Research has proven that undertaking some form...
Potty about pottery? Where to get hands-on with clay in the UK
Potty about pottery? Where to get hands-on with clay in the UK Pottery can be an expensive and tricky hobby, so having a go in a studio that has all the equipment and tutors to hand is a great way to get a feel for the medium. Pottery is an ancient art...