Rewire your 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We share three alternative holiday options that offer freedom, flexibility and could create some special holiday memories for you and your family. 

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

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

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.

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.

Could you live under the same roof as your ex? What if you had no choice? We explore the growing phenomenon of couples living together, apart.