Rewire your retirement

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.

If you love getting creative and have a passion for homemade gifts, have you ever thought about opening an arts and crafts shop? It might be something that you’ve always wanted to do, but life’s commitments got in the way. Maybe now’s the perfect opportunity to look into how to start an arts and crafts shop in retirement.

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.

The search for love is pretty well universal. But does it get any different as we get older?

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.

If you’re looking forward to retirement, it’s good to know the best way to take your money without paying too much tax on your pension savings.

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,.

We're not always comfortable talking about money, but increasingly people want to explore the best way to pass wealth to loved ones. With many of us reviewing our finances, now could be the right time to sit down together for an honest conversation, whether in person or over Zoom or WhatsApp.

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.