The
Tories plan to bring forward the increase to the state
pension age will be a big shock to many people planning
their retirement especially those in their mid-50s.
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"The state pension for a single person is just over
£90 a week, now that's well below what would be considered
a poverty line for a single person, which would be £145
per week." more
Recent independent research commissioned by Consultus
Care and Nursing Agency revealed that the option to stay at home rather
than move into residential care was the preferred choice for over
75’s nationwide. more
Many
believe there is a lack of respect among the young for the older generation,
while young people often argue respect is not returned and their views
are ignored. more
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Research
from retirement housing and finance specialist Economic Lifestyle
shows that more than 858,000 adults aged between 35 and 64 now have
one or both of their parents living in their home. more
The
three major elements of your retirement portfolio are benefits from
pensions, savings and investments, and Social Security benefits.
more...
Getting
older
About 20 or 30 years ago, most people expected
to stay in the same job for their entire working lives, collect
their gold watch at the age of 65 and see out their days pottering
in the garden or taking up a sedate hobby. Today the outlook is
very different. more...
Have
you and your spouse actually sat down and discussed how each of
you see retirement? If your dreams are completely
opposite of your spouse's, both of you are going to be
disappointed. more...
Financial
planning for retirement Free comprehensive online
book entitled 'Planning for Retirement'. Chapters include
retirement benefits, financial planning for retirement,
adapting to change, moving abroad, selecting a financial
adviser, protecting your home and making a will.
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