The long-awaited Dilnot Commission has elevated the massive cost of health care in later life in the public consciousness. And its suggested sharing of the costs between the individual and the State have been broadly welcomed. But any outcomes will not come into play for some time to come. Until then, what should those in […]

People are living longer, an undisputed fact that could be considered a breakthrough were it not for the serious financial consequences it has in today’s economic climate. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics reveals the average life expectancy for UK men and women rose again by four months to 78.2 and 82.3 […]

The majority of people in the UK in or nearing retirement are afraid they will not have enough money to continue funding their lifestyle after they retire, according to a study released today by the UK’s first online service allowing them to take control of their finances, RetireEasy.co.uk.

IT would appear that we are a nation of split personalities. First, the long-standing lament that we’re not taking retirement planning seriously enough was reinforced this week with research from HSBC suggesting that it drops to the bottom of the list of priorities for couples with families. Around 44 per cent of couples with children […]

Welcome to the very latest update from RetireEasy, the new online software programme that enables you to monitor your finances and control your own retirement. We start with news of an important new innovation now being made available. As from today (21st October) you can now choose between ‘Singles’ and ‘Couples’ versions of the software. […]

The recent abolition of the Default Retirement Age (DRA)is a much needed lifeline to those nearing retirement, according to Richard Collinson Co-Founder and CEO of RetireEasy.co.uk. The newly launched site provides the only comprehensive, online tool that empowers those in or nearing retirement to plan for their financial future.

Those coming up to retirement need all the help they can get to weather the punishing financial climate, says Lorna Bourke. Retirement planning is the area where savers most seek help from the experts, and in today’s investment environment it isn’t difficult to see why.

“Retirement,” writes leading 50+ writer Tony Watts, “is being redefined.” So how do you retain control of when you put your feet up?

AS European leaders struggle with the possibly terminal problems of the euro, and the US is buried equally in debt, these are grim days for savers of all ages – and especially for the over-50s thinking of giving up work. A survey by RetireEasy.co.uk, an online financial planning tool, reckons 79% of 50 -to -70 […]

There is plenty to worry about if your are retired or about to retire. The value of your pension pot has probably fallen over summer. Plus annuity rates are down, inflation is up, and many income drawdown investors are facing a shock drop in income.