Making the most of retirement

Health checks that could save your life

Learn about health screenings available for over 50s, like NHS health checks, cholesterol level tests and how often to have smear tests and mammograms.

Types of equity release

Green mortgages

Green mortgages aim to encourage homeowners to make their homes more eco-friendly. We explore the advantages.

Debt consolidation loan

Debt consolidation allows you to combine all existing debts into one loan. Learn how.

Mortgages in retirement

Interested in a retirement mortgage? Explore our range of mortgages for over 60s and find out if it's right for you.

What if I can’t repay my Interest Only Mortgage?

Equity release interest rates

What is the interest rate on equity release, and how does it work? We help explain all you need to know about interest rates when releasing equity.

Frequently asked questions about equity release

Are you considering equity release? We answer the most frequently asked questions about equity release to help you make the best decision for you.

How Lillian turned a chapel into her forever home

Find out how Lillian converted a former chapel into her forever home with a Legal & General Lifetime Mortgage. And use our equity release calculator to see how much tax-free cash you could access.

Evadne's story

Helping loved ones onto the property ladder is something many of us would like to do. For Evadne, a lifetime mortgage gave her the opportunity to do just that – as well as make some home decorations and plans to travel.

John and June’s story

Retirement for John and June is “a whole new chapter in life”. Find out how a lifetime mortgage let them stay in the community they love, and plan for the future with their family.

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Downsize or equity release?

Here are some of the things to think about if you’re considering downsizing, or taking out a lifetime mortgage, a form of equity release.

Home reversion plans explained

If you’re a property owner in later life, you’ve probably seen the value of your home go up. You might want to boost your retirement income by releasing some of that equity without moving house. Home reversion schemes and lifetime mortgages are two ways you can do that.

How to boost your retirement income

We explore ways you could boost your retirement income and dig deeper into alternatives to pensions such as equity release.

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Buying houses to renovate and flip

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.

Is equity release a good idea for you?

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.

How to protect savings from inflation

Unsure about the impact of inflation on savings? We help you consider how to protect your savings from inflation.

Budget friendly activities for over 50s

Amid the cost of living crisis, how can older people maintain a social life and be financially stable? We explore some budget hobbies for the over 50s.

Pension Credit: What is it and can I get it?

If you’re not sure what Pension Credit is or want to find out if you’re eligible, our guide will explain how to claim this State Pension top-up.

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The benefits of gardening

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Getting fit and staying fit after 50

Staying active can greatly benefit your health and wellbeing as you get older. Find out how to get moving with our guide to staying active over 50.

Adventure holidays for over 50s

Looking to book the perfect active over 50s holiday? Read our guide on finding and preparing for your next big adventure.

Working after retirement

Considering returning to work retirement? We look at the advantages, as well as the disadvantages to working in retirement.

Adding value to your home

Love in retirement

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

Teaching grandchildren the value of money

The passing on of knowledge though, has been and always will be a multigenerational activity. Wisdom is both learned and inherited, and grandparents can play a huge part in supporting and educating their grandchildren.

Relocating in retirement

Relocating in later life is something many people look forward to, but there’s plenty to consider when planning your retirement move.

LGBT+ in later life

The current generation of older LGBT+ people have lived through a unique period. Their identity and place in society have been transformed over their lifetime; from being deemed criminal or mentally ill, vilified as unnatural and marginalised within our society.

Going back to university as a mature student

Life expectancy in the UK has been steadily rising. With nearly a third of the UK population now over the age of 55 and the average person expecting to live to 81, many of us can look forward to a long and fulfilling retirement.

Getting the best out of travel in retirement

Robert's story

The desire to travel is often seen as the urge to explore faraway places – a couple of months in Australia, six weeks in the Far East. But Robert’s sights are set much closer to home.

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Achieving your life goals at any age

Negative stereotypes around ageing are all around us, in advertising, the media and even internalised within older people themselves. These prejudices can result in serious consequences, discouraging the valuable contribution that people can make to our society when they have more time and experience to offer in retirement.

Best places to retire in the UK

We take a look at the best places to retire in the UK and how to choose the best location for you.

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Volunteering in retirement

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How to make friends in your 50s

There are lots of local groups and activities that can help you meet new people and explore your interests. Find out more.

Releasing equity to buy a second home

If you're looking for ways to fund your second home, equity release might be a solution for you.