Can our poor lifestyles reverse longevity trend?

May 23, 2013

We're living longer but will our poor lifestyles start to shave years off the increases we have gained?

Why are pensioners missing £5.5bn?

May 23, 2013

Pensioners are failing to claim £5.5 billion in benefits. Why, and what can be done about it?

Couple's £60k retirement hobby: rollercoasters

May 21, 2013

Couple spends £60k riding the rollercoasters of the world: is it money well-spent?

Why retirement could be bad for your health

May 16, 2013

A survey conducted among 9,000 people aged between 50 and 70 in 11 European countries showed that retirement could actually be detrimental to a person’s health

What to do if you are retired and still in debt

May 14, 2013

One in three retirees is still paying off debt. If this is you, and you're worried about it, here are some options

Alex Ferguson could improve your retirement

May 08, 2013

As Sir Alex Ferguson announces his retirement, we reveal the three lessons his experience teaches us - which could lead us all into a richer retirement.

Cap pledge for elderly care costs

May 08, 2013

A £72,000 cap on elderly care costs and new legal rights for carers has been promised in the Queen's Speech.

Inheritance drama set to hit

May 02, 2013

Three quarters of people expect an inheritance - but a large proportion of them are set for a shock.

Ministers disagree in benefits row

Apr 29, 2013

Coalition ministers have traded blows over pensioners' benefits after Iain Duncan Smith urged the wealthy to hand the money back

Video: 350 pensioners are aiming ot top the charts for charity

Apr 26, 2013

Singers and musicians living in Anchor Care Homes and retirement properties across the country have released a charity single in the hope of raising money to combat loneliness.

Pensioners 'should share the pain'

Apr 22, 2013

Pensioners should "share the pain" of austerity cuts and pay more tax to promote inter-generational fairness in the housing market, a think-tank has said

Care home residents told to pay more or move

Apr 09, 2013

The number of elderly people relying on family hand-outs to stay in state-funded homes is rising - and if they can't pay up they can be moved

Expat pension income plunges almost 50%

Apr 05, 2013

Ten years of a sinking pound has left many expat pensioners with dramatically less income than they expected. But there are surprise winners too

The retirement golden age: will you qualify?

Mar 27, 2013

A study shows that life is better, fitter, more exciting, and more entertaining in retirement. The question is whether this will be the same for younger people.

Mum faced care eviction after son's spree

Mar 27, 2013

Son is sentenced for spending his mum's savings - after being put in charge when she went into a home. How can you protect yourself?