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The Top 50 ‘bucket list’ for over 50s
The Top 50 ‘bucket list’ for over 50s Research of over 2,000 respondents, conducted by over-50s insurance and travel specialist Staysure, has revealed the top 50 ‘bucket list’ experiences that over-50s want to tick off and what the price tag might be to have no...
New study reveals change in holiday habits for over 50s
New study reveals change in holiday habits for over 50s Completely changed in the last 10 years, with 52 per cent of respondents over 50 admitting to changing their habits. Avanti reports that whilst people still book up over 50 travel insurance,...
Retired people can HIRE a travel buddy to join them on their world adventures
Retired people can HIRE a travel buddy to join them on their world adventures People who have retired and want to spend their twilight years travelling can now hire a travel companion. The Express reports that nowadays, retirement no longer means...
The future is bright for the silver travellers
The future is bright for the silver travellers With many over 50s feeling young, fit and healthy - it’s the perfect storm for a travel frenzy! Hills Balfour reports that Lucy Campbell, Hills Balfour’s Social Media Director attended the Silver Travel...
Are you a bookworm? How to start and run your own Book Club
Are you a bookworm? How to start and run your own Book Club A story is always better if you have someone to share it with. What could be better than sharing it with a group of friends who have read it, too? Starting your own book club can be fun and...
Older people think social media is superficial
Older people think social media is superficial Some elderly opt out of social media because they think its social conventions are cold and self-centered. Others enjoy seeing pictures of grandchildren and chatting with friends on Facebook. Science Nordic...
Keep dancing… it turns out it’s good for the brain
Keep dancing… it turns out it’s good for the brain Picking up choreography can seem like a brain teaser. Interpreting which arm, which leg, which direction even, can lead to legs and arms everywhere except for the very position they should be in. This can be...
A third of workers over 50 are set to retire later
A third of workers over 50 are set to retire later A third of people aged over 50 who are employed in the private sector are now planning to retire later than they previously hoped, Aviva’s latest Working Lives report reveals. The 2016 report - which...
Thousands of elderly volunteers help ease health care crisis
Thousands of elderly volunteers help ease health care crisis Increased pressure on health and social care expected throughout 2017, has led thousands of older people in Scotland to step in and help ease the burden by gifting their time. The Scotsman...
Keep on working to stay healthy, over-50s told.
Keep on working to stay healthy, over-50s told. Those in the golden generation still face decades of work - they should enjoy the luxury of being useful while they can. Why not become a teacher? The Times reports that the chief medical officer has urged...
Great ways to make money when you’re over 60
Great ways to make money when you’re over 60 Over 60s are finding ways to make money like you wouldn’t believe! Loads are doing it too. For a start, according to Aldemore, an increasing number of new businesses are being started by the over 50s (and many of...
Over-50s are truly savvy savers
Over-50s are truly savvy savers Do savings habits improve with age? According to research from Saga Personal Finance, that could well be the case, with those aged 50+ able to squirrel away an impressive amount each month, and many do so to benefit their...