There are good things and bad things said about equity release and it has had a chequered history. However, much of it is now better regulated and it may have a part to play in the retirement plans of some, particularly those who have much of their wealth tied up in their property.

Planning for retirement is an important topic. But many people are clearly not saving enough and do not even want to think about the subject. One of the reasons is that it all seems very complicated. But it needn’t be so if we take it one step at a time. The article below explains how we might start this process, logically, and begin to build up some knowledge and confidence.

Home and contents insurance is an important type of cover for your home. This is also an area where your age can dramatically affect the price and the amount of cover you receive. Being over 50 means you can use your age to get better insurance premiums and a better level of cover for your home.

Many over 50s are keen to achieve their dreams and lifelong ambitions before they become too old to do so. Sometimes money (or lack of it) appears to be the main barrier to success when what is actually stopping them is having the vision, the will, and the sheer determination to make things happen, as this article explains.

Older people can regularly save surprising amounts of money by taking advantage of deals, concessions and discounts relating to a huge range of purchases. However not all reduced price offers are immediately apparent so, as this article shows, a little effort can be required to ensure you get all the benefits which are available.