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Business boom! How the ageing population is a boost for business
Pension reforms along with the accumulation of property wealth have created a generation of older people more affluent than ever before and, with the grey pound worth £320bn a year, entrepreneurs are finding new ways to cash in. Britain’s retiring workers have...
Opinion divided over Bitcoin and digital money investment
This week Lloyds and Virgin Money stopped customers using credit cards to buy cryptocurrencies, amid concerns they could run up too much debt. BBC News reports that it comes as the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies fell after a year when prices rose...
Over-50s 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 News reports that older travellers are still planning to go away in 2018 but many want to reduce how much...
Say hello: Friendly neighbours matter more than money to older people
FRIENDLY neighbours are valued more highly than any financial gain when downsizing into a retirement property. The Express reports that living near people who will “pass the time of day”, say “hello” or just stop for a quick chat is rated as one of most...
6 health issues: Don’t avoid them when you’re over 50
At times it can feel like we’re overwhelmed with information on what we should and shouldn’t be doing to best protect our health. And while by the time you reach your 50s you feel as though you know your body pretty well, there’s the small issue of the menopause to...
Keep your joints pain-free this winter
If you’re a joint pain sufferer, you may have noticed that the onset of wintery, cold and wet weather can make joints ache more than usual, adding an extra burden on top of the miserable conditions - although it’s not precisely clear why this happens. 50 Plus...
Older people identify the key to happiness in later years
A pioneering new study conducted by older people has provided valuable insight into what people want and need to make them happy as they age. Stir reports that as part of the project, involving the University of Stirling and Age Scotland, community researchers...
Trendsetters: 10 gardening trends set to blossom in 2018
‘Mindful gardening’ promises to continue to grow, as more and more Brits turn to tending their allotments, herbaceous borders and houseplants as a way of boosting mental health and wellbeing, while cacti and succulents look set to adorn all the coolest shelves and...
Productive pastimes: 16 cool new hobbies to take up in 2018
If you’ve ever found yourself wishing that you could just stop watching Netflix and do something productive with your time, this one’s for you. Mostly because a lot of these new hobbies could be done while watching your latest shows so you can multitask like a...
New Year, new you! How to practice a healthy safe and gentle January diet
Another January has arrived in the blink of an eye, which means it’s time to roll out the hackneyed saying: “New Year, New You”. Try these simple and easy-to-adopt tips for a healthier start to the year. This time of year wills many of us to cut out the booze,...
Fishing for new things to do? Why not try Fly fishing as a new hobby
For millions of people around the world, fishing is the ultimate way to relax. From the serenity of casting your rod by a river bank to the joy of hooking a silvery salmon or trout, fishing is a hobby that rewards and rejuvenates. One of the most popular types...
Soccer at a stroll…
Given up ‘the beautiful game’ in your twenties, thirties or forties? Think again! Choice reports that funnily enough, it was a TV ad to promote sitting in front of a computer that motivated thousands of 50-plus British men (and women) to get off the sofa and on to...