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Executive life begins at 50: Exec search firm for over 50s launched   An executive search firm for the over 50s has been launched in the UK.   Executive Grapevine reports that amongst the first of its kind, CNA Age Positive, part of Pertemps Network Group,...

Soaring inflation: how over 50s taking more risk on investment platforms   Sky-high inflation has savers looking for more risk. Investment platforms are a useful tool for investors. But who are they and what do they do?   BT reports that it reveals that...

One in five over 50s refused finance and insurance   It has been found that 21% of people aged 50 and over believe they have experienced age discrimination when trying to take out insurance, according to research by SunLife.   The Actuary reports that it...

Five million over 50s set to open an ISA in 2017   FIVE million people over the age of 50 are expected to open a new ISA in 2017, research has found.   PT Finance News reports that the older generation is still relatively risk averse, despite historically...

Redundancy and boredom push over 50s to change career   Three quarters of UK employees are ‘re-inventing themselves’ in later life and embarking on a new career, research suggests.   Your Money reports that multiple careers are becoming the norm with...

Employers urged to hire one million extra over-50s   Government says shortage of younger entrants to labour market - and possible effects of Brexit - could lead to talent crunch.   Cipid reports that the government is encouraging employers to actively...

Apprenticeships for the over-50s: Older workers will stay in jobs longer than flighty youth, Government says.   The over-50s should be encouraged to take up apprenticeships, the Government has said, as they are more likely to stick to a job for longer than the...

Heir today gone tomorrow: Inheritance gap widens as over-50’s pull the plug   Over 20 million UK adults are banking on receiving an average inheritance of £147,000. Yet 1 in 5 over-50’s have confirmed there’s less in the pot than they’d hoped for their dependents...

Over-50s still put faith in ISAs   Approaching retirement means more thought needs to be put towards funding your golden years, and for many, having the right savings account will be a key part of that process.   Money Facts reports that many will use their...

Thousands of elderly volunteers help ease health care crisis   Increased pressure on health and social care expected throughout 2017, has led thousands of older people in Scotland to step in and help ease the burden by gifting their time.   The Scotsman...

Keep on working to stay healthy, over-50s told.   Those in the golden generation still face decades of work - they should enjoy the luxury of being useful while they can. Why not become a teacher?   The Times reports that the chief medical officer has urged...

Over-50s are truly savvy savers   Do savings habits improve with age? According to research from Saga Personal Finance, that could well be the case, with those aged 50+ able to squirrel away an impressive amount each month, and many do so to benefit their...