Money & Work / Tips & Advice
On the busses: Carry on cruising by coach in Europe and beyond
Modern coach tours are light years from old-style outings on rattling 'charabancs'. Coach trip veteran Norman Wright hails a stress-free way to travel Europe and the world. The enjoyment of a coach tour is the same whether you're island-hoping on Scotland's...
Rules for modern romance for the over 50s – you can kiss on a first date
Debrett's guide to online dating for the over-50s: Etiquette bible reveals its romance do’s and don'ts for the digital age (and insists you CAN kiss on the first date) The Daily Mail reports that the online dating world can be difficult to navigate for...
The best years of your life: What makes for a happy retirement?
A new study has found that a successful and enjoyable life after work requires a focus both on good financial habits and a healthy lifestyle. Choice reports that the research, by Aegon, emphasises that achieving retirement aspirations requires more than saving,...
Silence is golden: Why peace and quiet is good for your health
In this noisy, fast-paced world it is increasingly difficult to find a silent place where we can be still and calm and recharge our batteries, but for our health's sake it is important that we do. Noise pollution is now considered so severe that the World...
Sweet dreams are made of this
The key to a good night's sleep is to keep our brains and bodies active during the day. Do you lie tossing and turning in bed at night, struggling to get some precious shut eye? Perhaps you're trying too hard to tempt the sandman. Or maybe you are indulging in...
Try raw honey to beat hay fever
Thousands of people swear by using raw honey as a natural remedy. Choice reports that thousands of people swear by using raw honey as a natural remedy for streaming eyes and runny noses saying that it has helped to ease their symptoms and transform their lives....
Floating home: Narrow boat living could be an option for downsizing
Each year, many people enjoy the tranquil, unhurried life of the inland waterways of the UK, spending their holidays on rented narrow boats or on their own narrow boat. But a growing number of people are electing to live on a narrow boat on a rather more...
A refreshing revival: time for tea at the best tearooms in the UK
After being eclipsed by trendy US-style coffee bars, the traditional teashop is on the rise and offering more than just tea and scones. Like an infusion of freshly brewed tea slowly permeating through the pot, the question gradually took shape on a visit to one...
Top trips! Active holidays with a difference for over 50s
Where will you be going for your next holiday? Gorilla watching in Borneo? Will you be volcano boarding in Nicaragua or even helping to crew on a tall ship? This summer many post 50s will be trying a new adventure. It appears our generation is becoming more...
Ten money saving tips when buying travel insurance
The holiday is not the only thing you need to fork out on, travel insurance can be just as expensive. Make sure you get the best quote with these top tips. 50s Connect reports that in a recent study, ABI revealed that payments for emergency medical treatment...
Over-50s travellers cutting back on spend
This lucrative corner of the market is still eager to travel and enjoy new experiences but with an eye on safety and value for money, a study reveals. TTG Media reports that older travellers are still planning to go away in 2018 but many want to reduce how much...
Personal finance blogs: Why they are worth a look if you have any financial decisions to make
From tips on extreme frugality to the best ways to preserve wealth, and all kinds of money topics in between, no aspect of an individual’s financial situation is uncovered on the web. They are all discussed, and in great detail too. The internet abounds with...