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Planning ahead for later Life

Planning ahead for later Life

by Gordon Morris, Managing Director, Age UK Enterprises

In todays economic climate knowing how to make the most of your savings and investments is essential to maximise your retirement income.

The current economic climate of record low interest rates and soaring inflation means that many over 55s find themselves entering retirement with a lower level of income than anticipated or planned, or even worse find themselves out of pocket. 

    Harnessing the power of the sun

    Over 50's are leading the way

    Are the older generation keen to save money or interested in reducing their carbon footprint?

      Property investment regains favour

      by Annabel Brodie-Smith

      So-called ‘safe havens’ are now being questioned with currency shifts and exaggerated market moves so where do investors turn?


        Increasing financial struggle for the over-55s

        By Clive Bolton at Aviva

        The latest Real Retirement Report has confirmed a trend that income levels for over 55s are deteriorating.

          How to be thrifty in your fifties and sixties

          It's time to revisit your finances

          Retirement can bring about two different reactions, both joy and a sense of freedom, or financial meltdown.


            Are over 50s banking deals worthwhile?

            Silver savings accounts, credit cards, ISAs

            There seem to be more financial products for the over fifties than ever before. But do they give us the best deal?

              Are you saving money on your gas and electric?

              Economic downturn, credit crunch, recession

              Different names for the state of the UK's finance but they all lead to the same thing - people looking for ways to save money.


                What's in Money

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                Are over 50s banking deals worthwhile?

                Silver savings accounts, credit cards, ISAs

                Are you saving money on your gas and electric?

                Economic downturn, credit crunch, recession

                Baby boomer generation holidays more in the UK

                As the economic squeeze takes its toll

                Great Xmas gift for grandchildren - a Junior ISA

                A more secure financial future is better than...

                Harnessing the power of the sun

                Over 50's are leading the way

                How to be thrifty in your fifties and sixties

                It's time to revisit your finances

                Planning ahead for later Life

                by Gordon Morris, Managing Director, Age UK...

                Property investment regains favour

                by Annabel Brodie-Smith

                The benefits of regular saving

                By Annabel Brodie-Smith - AIC

                Why over-50s stand to gain from reward credit cards

                And what to consider in making your choice