by Justin King | Dec 17, 2019 | Lifestyle
The Office for National Statistics has updated its life expectancy calculations. The trend for 65 year olds is continuing downwards. In early December the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released updated life expectancy projections based on the assumptions...
by Justin King | Nov 19, 2019 | Lifestyle
Maggy Pigott CBE enjoyed a distinguished 37-year career in the legal profession before retiring. She chatted to me about her transition into retirement and how it’s become a fulfilling time for her. You can listen to our full interview on The Retirement Café podcast....
by Justin King | Sep 16, 2019 | Lifestyle
Last Friday evening, I braved the rail strike to say ‘Bon Voyage’ to one of our clients Mark Burkes. ‘Burkes’ and I have a long history and he is, I’m proud to say, one of my oldest friends. Many moons ago when I was a professional sailor we...
by Justin King | Sep 10, 2019 | Lifestyle
My Super Vet story I have always been a bit of a fitness fanatic and back in my forties I had a go at a couple of pool-based “Tri-a-Tri” Triathlons. Then in 2007 my husband, daughter Kathy and I all entered the Roade Sprint Triathlon. Kathy and I won our age...
by Justin King | Aug 6, 2019 | Lifestyle
Funeral planning has evolved over the years, as Simon Head of Head and Wheble explains. Simon and his family firm of funeral directors have been helping families plan funerals since 1926. He shares his experience and tips for planning the funeral your loved one would...
by Justin King | Jul 16, 2019 | Lifestyle
I recently interviewed journalist and author, Celia Dodd on The Retirement Café Podcast, about her most recent book, ‘Not Fade Away: How to thrive in retirement’ (named after her favourite Rolling Stones song, Not Fade Away.) She explained that the book is a...
