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Soaring inflation: how over 50s taking more risk on investment platforms
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
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...
How switching to e-cigarettes can lengthen your life
How switching to e-cigarettes can lengthen your life Quitting smoking quite literally adds years to your life. Around half of all life-long smokers will die prematurely, losing on average about 10 years of life. 50 Plus Magazine reports that this doesn’t...
Young at Heart: Over 50s feel 10 years younger than their actual age
Young at Heart: Over 50s feel 10 years younger than their actual age Smashing stereotypes even further, over 50s in the UK are continuing to keep active with nearly half (47%) taking up hiking, and almost a fifth (17%) of 56-60 year olds joining a gym since...
The 22 best retirement property counties and towns in the UK
The 22 best retirement property counties and towns in the UK Are you thinking of spending you’re retirement years somewhere nice? Well we can help you choose with our pick of the best places. Kent Kent offers everything from ultra-modern art galleries to...
The village people: the rise of the retirement village
The village people: the rise of the retirement village An increasingly popular way to enjoy a comfortable retirement these days is to opt to live in a community specially designed for older people - a retirement village. Standard Life reports that around...
Hey big spenders! Over-50s are splashing out on home and lifestyle
Hey big spenders! Over-50s are splashing out on home and lifestyle Over 50s are continuing to spend on cars, home improvements and holidays, with the trend partly driven by retirement, a survey shows. FT Adviser reports that Saga Personal Loans found...
After retirement, Esther Ritz became a full-time painter at 55 and never looked back
After retirement, Esther Ritz became a full-time painter at 55 and never looked back The art world has an alluring, if somewhat illusory, exterior. It gives off the impression of being progressive, fluid, experimental - a space for outsiders of all kinds to...
Is there a life for female artists over fifty? You betcha!
Is there a life for female artists over fifty? You betcha! What’s it like to be a serious, professional, exhibiting female artist over 50, well over 50, and not be an art star - yet? The Huffington Post reports that you’ve dedicated your life to your...
How to plan a charity fundraising cake – bake sale or coffee morning
How to plan a charity fundraising cake - bake sale or coffee morning Organising a bake sale is an excellent way to raise money, especially for charity, or something new your community needs money for. Bake sales are easy to organise, easy on the pocket, and fun...
Are overland adventure trips a good choice for over 50s?
Are overland adventure trips a good choice for over 50s? Increasing number of people in the over 50 age bracket are opting to take gap years, with overland adventures particularly popular, says travel expert. Dragonman reports that we often think of gap...
Allianz travel insurance targets over-50s market
Allianz travel insurance targets over-50s market Allianz is targeting the over-50s market with its travel insurance division partnering with the online community of the client segment. Insurance Business reports that Allianz Global Assistance has teamed...