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The Beatles in Liverpool: A Fab Four fan’s guide to their city
The Beatles were four young lads from Liverpool who revolutionised pop music and changed the world. Fans can explore their roots on a visit to the city, discovering the houses, parks and streets that inspired the band. Here, we take you through the must-see sights,...
Winter finance: Leaving financial woes out in the cold
Nine tips to help older people overcome financial challenges during a particularly vulnerable time of year. The winter poses a number of challenges for older people. Severe weather conditions can pose a serious health risk but many older people struggle to heat their...
The 10 most valuable and rare 50p and £2 coins in circulation – and how much they’re worth
Check your change for these 50p and £2 coins. With so many commemorative coins released each year, it stands to reason that some become more rare than others, going on to fetch more than a pretty penny at auction. 50p pieces that many would just assume were loose...
Lending to over-50s is becoming the ‘new normal’ says building society
Obtaining a mortgage beyond the age of 50 might seem hopeless to many but new research revealed more than 60 lenders offer products to older borrowers. What Mortgage reports that in the last four years there has been significant increase in ‘later life’ products,...
And relax… 12 affordable, healthy indulgences to help you chill out
If you’ve had a bad day at work, a horrendous journey home stuck in traffic or received a bill you weren’t expecting - these indulgences might just help? We give you 12 ways to escape the stresses of everyday life. Try your hand at massage A quick self-massage can...
Nifty at fifty: Top doctors tell over-50s they should be gardening or swimming twice a week
Older Brits should be gardening or swimming at least twice a week to stay in peak fitness, top doctors say. Government medical advisers also said new mums should aim for 2½ hours’ exercise a week. They recommend that over-50s do strength-based exercise which included...
5 self improvement life hacks
Modern life is busy and stressful. There is so much we need to get done in one day, the pressure to please everyone and perform can feel unrealistic and downright unachievable. Over 50s.com reports that simplifying, planning and prioritising the tasks you...
Best apps to promote a healthy mind
The benefits of therapy are powerful. Promoting time for reflection and self-care, taking the time to analyse our thoughts and behaviour positively impacts our ability to live better and feel stronger. In today’s world, life is fast-paced and busy, society scrutinises...
Green fingers? These are the best garden shows and festivals to visit in 2020
Put a date in your diary to visit these inspiring and informative plant-filled shows and events. If you’re looking for inspiration, colour, or just a lovely day out, there are plenty of flower shows and other horticultural events to mark on your calendar this year....
Fashion! How David Bowie paved the way for modern menswear
Few figures have influenced the worlds of music, fashion and beyond like David Bowie, who would’ve turned 73 on January 8. The musician died in 2016 from liver cancer, but throughout his career, the visuals were just as important as the music he made. Style was...
Over 50s to boost delivery boom: The NPD Group
Whilst operators stand to lose part of £1 billion of business as 25-to-34-year-olds curb their eating out habits. QSR Media reports that Global information company The NPD Group is predicting a decrease in eat-out or out-of-home (OOH) visits by consumers aged 25-to-34...
Africa’s Caribbean: 10 reasons why Cape Verde is the most underrated winter sun destination on Earth
Some countries shine brightly on the map of the world. Your eye is drawn to them before your brain has clicked into gear. The US is one of them. So is France. So is Italy, as it dangles its no-doubt shapely leg down into the waters of the Mediterranean. Cape Verde, it...