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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...
The Top 50 over-50 bloggers
The Top 50 over-50 bloggers There are now around 180 million people writing internet blogs commenting on anything from politics to polenta, from sex to socks. And age is no barrier. Here’s our pick of the best, from the fingertips of bloggers over 50... ...
Walking sports: all you need to know
Walking sports: all you need to know Did you love five-a-side football, netball and rounders? There’s no reason you can’t enjoy similar games with the new walking versions of the sports. Saga reports that all across the UK, new walking sports teams are...
Risky business: An increasing number of over-50s are enjoying extreme sports on holiday
Risky business: An increasing number of over-50s are enjoying extreme sports on holiday The phenomenon of ‘holiday brain’ is encouraging people over 50 to live life on the edge and take part in risky activities such as waterskiing, parasailing and bungee...
A day at the JobCentre – what is learnt about over-50s employment
A day at the JobCentre - what is learnt about over-50s employment Out of work over-50s suffer from poor tech skills, loss of confidence and ageism. Some JobCentres offer specific over50s training for IT, CVs and interviews. Volunteering is a great way into work...
How can we help older people make the most of their money?
How can we help older people make the most of their money? This article considers the financial capability needs of older people in retirement, and principles for delivering services that may help to meet those needs. What do we know about older people's...
Five million over 50s set to open an ISA in 2017
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...