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Research has shown that only 40% of children learn anything about finances and budgeting at school, so the more we can normalise talking about money at home, the better. That’s why we’ve partnered with Girlguiding to sponsor its important Saver badge.

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Stay informed with our podcast

Podcasts are a great way of finding out more, whenever you choose to listen. Angellica Bell presents season 2 of our podcast series Rewirement. Covering everything from how to make the most of every opportunity to the challenges of diversity in later life.

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Over 50 job seekers

Our recent research found that over half of over 50s job seekers believe their age made employers less likely to hire them. Yet older workers bring great value to the workplace with their experience. We share useful information to help you overcome the age barrier, change career, and prioritise your health and wellbeing during periods of stress.

Over 50s job seekers

Our articles

How to feel even safer at home

Do you want to make your home safer and more comfortable? Here’s how to feel safe at home with tech for older adults.

How does house clearance work?

How to be happy in retirement

In our experience, people who enjoy retirement often have a few things in common. They’re healthy and have retirement activities they enjoy; they’re mentally stimulated and open to learning new things; and they’re financially independent enough to enjoy simple pleasures.

Advice for buying property to renovate and sell

House renovation can be a great investment, and a rewarding and exciting project. Whether you’re looking at buying a second house to renovate and sell, or renovating your own home to increase its value, our article will help you to get started.

Is equity release a good idea for you?

Although the market now offers greater flexibility, more choice and increasingly competitive rates, myths around equity release remain. Here we set the record straight and explain how equity release can help boost your finances.

How to start an arts and crafts shop

Thoughtful retirement gift ideas

Buying someone a gift is a very meaningful gesture – even more so when that person is retiring. Maybe a colleague is saying goodbye to the long commute or a good friend is heading off to enjoy trips overseas?

Hobbies that can make money in retirement

Whether you love the thought of teaching, or prefer to sell specialist products or services, there are lots of ways – online and in-person – to spread the word.

Smiling older woman talking on a mobile phone

What age can I retire? Our guide to early retirement options and more

We’ve put together this article about the risks and rewards of retiring and staying at work, to help you understand your options, whether you’re nearing early retirement age or considering working into your 70s, 80s and beyond.

How to fund your home improvements

Home improvements can be a fulfilling task in retirement. Discover some of the options available for funding home improvements.

The retirement divide: the gender pension gap in focus

Do men and women have different approaches to saving in later life, and is there a pension savings gap as a result? We explore in full.

What if you want to keep working in retirement?

Saving for retirement in 2022 and beyond

According to our recent research, £25k a year is the average income target for retirement for people over 50 and still working. But a global event like Covid-19 can disrupt even the best-laid plans.

Adding value to your home

There are many ways to add value to your home. From loft conversions to adding a garage, we look at some of the best improvements to increase the value of your home.

Care in retirement

The need for care in later life is a reality for millions of people in the UK but none of us want to lose control of how and where we live our lives as we grow older.

Love in retirement

Teaching grandchildren the value of money

The passing on of knowledge though, has been and always will be a multigenerational activity. Wisdom is both learned and inherited, and grandparents can play a huge part in supporting and educating their grandchildren.

The dream of relocating in retirement

Many of us have a vision of living somewhere completely different when we retire. Whether it’s a move to be nearer family, or to trade city life for somewhere more secluded or perhaps further afield in another country.

LGBT+ in later life

The current generation of older LGBT+ people have lived through a unique period. Their identity and place in society have been transformed over their lifetime; from being deemed criminal or mentally ill, vilified as unnatural and marginalised within our society.

Find out about learning on holiday

With busy lives and family commitments, it can be easy to forget about ourselves and the activities that make us happy. That’s why being on holiday, when you’ve left life’s distractions at home, is the perfect time to get back to learning.

Local learning

Taking up a new subject and engaging the mind has many benefits. Be it playing the piano, learning to swim or writing intently, adults who learn new skills in later life perform better in long-term memory tests than those that stick to more leisurely activities, like reading.

Free courses to help you upskill and start a new career

Going back to university as a mature student

Life expectancy in the UK has been steadily rising. With nearly a third of the UK population now over the age of 55 and the average person expecting to live to 81, many of us can look forward to a long and fulfilling retirement.

Rewrite your retirement with lifelong learning

Retirement is a time for rest and relaxation, and for taking your foot off the pedal after years of hard work – or at least, that’s the typical narrative. In reality, lifelong learning can enrich our lives and help combat cognitive decline.

Healthy body, healthy mind

Ageing well means balancing the mental, physical and social, and all three are equally as important. It’s never too early - or late. The important thing is to start now.

What tax will I pay on my pension pot?

Escape from it all and explore the UK on the open road

With so many of us looking for new ways to holiday in the UK, it’s no surprise that sales of caravans and motorhomes have rocketed in the past year.

How to track down your old pensions

If you’re beginning to think about your retirement, having a good understanding of how much your pension is worth can make planning easier and more exciting.

Getting the best out of travel in retirement

For many, plans for later life include escaping to explore far-off places: heading for distant horizons and open roads.

The benefits of working part time in retirement

If you’re approaching retirement, the thought of stopping work altogether may not be something you want to do.

Discover the joys of house-sitting

House sitting is a growing travel trend that matches responsible holiday makers with vacant homes, or with pets that need looking after in their own homes,

Young man and older woman taking a break from gardening.

Achieving your life goals at any age

How to plan a career change in later life

The Baby Boomer generation (those born between 1946 and 1964) changed many things in the world and retirement is one of them. As the last of that cohort approaches later life, we are seeing a revolution in our working lives.

Arranging care at home for a loved one

Bringing her father back to his own house after 10 months in a care home seemed like the right thing to do. But Jacqui had no idea how hard looking after him by herself would be.

The power of volunteering in retirement

If you’ve recently retired or are about to retire, you might well be thinking about ways you could use some of your spare time to help others – and volunteering can offer a wealth of opportunities.

Put a spring in your step by investing in a home away from home

Home fitness workout

Having an expensive gym pass or state-of-the-art gym equipment in the garage might be nice, but you can learn to enjoy exercise at home – even if it’s been a while.

How to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression experienced during the winter months. But is it possible to head it off before it takes hold? SAD is thought to affect about 3% of the UK population, with most people first developing symptoms in their 20s or 30s.

The advantages of adopting a pet

A pet dog or cat can be a great companion, and can make a welcome addition to households of all sizes. With many of us re-evaluating our work-life balance as a result of the pandemic, and looking to spend more time working from home (if we can), it’s no surprise that so many households have considered getting a pet over the past year...

Covid Scams

Many scammers have found an opportunity to exploit real government Covid-19 initiatives, put in place to protect our health and finances, to con people out of their money. Find out what you can do to protect yourself against these types of scams.

How to make extra money in retirement

Planning for your retirement can often mean making careful financial decisions. But if redundancy brings the prospect of retirement sooner than planned, or your pension doesn’t stretch as far as you would like it to, here are a few ideas to make some extra money.

Overcoming loneliness

Do we ever leave the Bank of Mum and Dad

It’s become increasingly common for young people to turn to their parents for financial help when buying their first home.

Image of an older man and his daughter supporting him

The Sandwich Generation

Sam shares her experience of juggling caring for her father and child, plus advice for anyone finding themselves in a similar position,.

The cost of care

Do you know what the cost of care is in your area? We look at how much it could cost you to fund your- or a loved ones - care needs , and where to go to if you need support.

What are the main reasons for divorce in retirement?

The health benefits of not drinking

For many, December is a time of excess drinking, so January, with its associations with new beginnings and resolutions, is the perfect time to abstain. But how easy is it to give up drinking for a whole month, or even completely? We asked some experts to share their insights and tips.

Make 2021 a year to remember

There is little doubt that 2020 has not been the year that anyone expected, or wished for, when the clocks chimed midnight on 31 December 2019.

The benefits of trying a vegan diet

Campaigns like Veganuary and Meat Free Monday have encouraged people across the world to reduce their meat intake and give vegan cooking a try. Could it be your turn to go plant-based next?

Share some joy with letter writing

There’s something very special about seeing a handwritten envelope drop through your letterbox.

The Bank of Grandma and Grandpa

As a grandparent, how would you feel if you knew your grandchildren were struggling financially?

Holy Matrimoney: divorce and the impact on your retirement

How to stay close to your grandchildren when you’re apart

Lockdown, or living far away from each other, are just two reasons why you might be separated from your grandchildren. It’s not always easy, but there are ways of coping, as these grandparents all discovered…

The costs of downsizing your house and equity release

Here are some of the things to think about if you’re considering downsizing, or taking out a lifetime mortgage, a form of equity release.

The Importance of me time

Finding time to be alone is especially difficult at the moment, and our seemingly never-ending to-do lists grow longer by the day. It's important to take time out for yourself and find sometime to indulge in solitude now and again!

The best vitamins and minerals to improve your health over 50

Hobby your way to happiness

Finding the right hobby can be great for your physical and mental health, and can expand your social circle, too. It may even provide a source of income or a volunteering opportunity. Read the full article to find inspiration on what your next hobby could be.

Starting a business in retirement

With life expectancy on the rise and our perception of old age shifting, more and more people are looking at retirement as an opportunity for adventure.

Gifting money to family

We're not always comfortable talking about money, but increasingly people want to explore the best way to pass wealth to loved ones. With many of us reviewing our finances, now could be the right time to sit down together for an honest conversation, whether in person or over Zoom or WhatsApp.

Best retirement locations in the UK

The peace and tranquility of the countryside or coast has always been alluring for people as they near retirement age, and now it seems as popular as ever. New data has revealed the top ten retirement migration hotspots: rural areas, the coast and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

How to get the most out of podcasts

With podcasts, there’s always fresh content available to listen to – 24 hours of the day, seven days a week, so it’s no wonder that more than seven million people in the UK listen to podcasts each week.

Living together, apart

Top holiday spots in the UK

We’ve put together a short list of the best places to holiday in the UK, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. So, whether you’re looking for beaches or mountains, it’s time to get out there and start exploring what Great Britain has to offer.

The health benefits of making a fresh start

We can sometimes feel stuck in a rut, or so busy with life that it’s hard to find the motivation to make positive changes to our routine. Making a fresh start can have a huge impact on our lives, though – both for our physical and mental health.

Keeping active at home

Exercise is proven to be one of the best things for our minds and bodies. However if you’re at home for most of the day, it may be difficult to find ways (or the motivation!) to keep physically active.

Bring the supermarket to you

Staying safe online

Whether you go online to keep in touch with family, work from home or go shopping, it’s important to protect your personal data. Here we’ll cover some of the main things you need to do to keep yourself safe online.

Ideas for things to do in retirement

If you have more time on your hands and aren't able to get outside at the moment, why not invest that time in yourself by developing new skills or expanding your mind?

It’s good to talk

Talking to friends and family can help you feel connected and prevent feelings of loneliness. If you’ve got access to the internet, it's simple to reach out to your loved ones online.

A world of TV and film at your fingertips

Watching catch-up TV and films on your home computer, tablet or even on your mobile phone is a great way to get yourself started and can provide hours of entertainment.

Rewire your retirement

How are you planning on making the most of your time in retirement? Here you’ll find articles on everything from lifestyle to finance to help you enjoy your colourful retirement.