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The over 50s Dating Game

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

Joining the dating game in your fifties is an experience to be relished an enjoyed, not one to be afraid of. Some singles over 50 find themselves there unexpectedly after divorce, separation, or becoming a widower and may feel that their dating days are over. On the flip side, others may see their unfortunate situation [...]

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Don’t Let Sexual Boredom Steal Your Libido

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

As you get older your sexual appetite can diminish significantly if not entirely, especially if  you’ve had kids, in which case this usually has an impact that is fuelled as you get older. This is nothing new and I guess many, if not most, just accept this as a fact and get on with developing [...]

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Taking Retirement Seriously

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

It’s old news now that many people in retirement are struggling with debts, and pensioners may be rich in assets but have low incomes. So knowing all this, as a nation are we taking this on board and planning so that we don’t have the same troubles when we reach retirement age? It would seem [...]

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All work and no play

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

If all work and no play made Jack a dull boy, what hope do workers aged over 55 have of enjoying life in their twilight years? The UK economy is hardly going from strength to strength and many ageing workers feel that they might never be in a position to afford retirement. The future is [...]

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Make sure you are covered this Christmas

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

Each year there is a notable surge in theft claims over the winter months in the UK, with thousands of individuals having their festivities tarnished by burglaries in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Even when you have a home insurance policy in place, having your possessions stolen can be extremely distressing. However, home insurance [...]

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Where Have All The Pennies Gone?

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

You should be enjoying your golden years and living a carefree lifestyle, but that can be difficult to do if you find yourself still pinching pennies. One of the major expenses you have to account for after retirement is your home, but what happens when your fixed budget can’t compete with rising energy costs? You [...]

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Enjoy the sun in the winter – great cruise deals

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

Cruises from Southampton are a great way to escape the winter cold, and with cruise deals available throughout the year the sun is never far away. One of the best destinations for winter sun is the Red Sea Riviera in Egypt, one of the world’s hottest and sunniest countries. The desert climate results in the [...]

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Highlights of the Mediterranean

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

There are many cruises from Southampton to the Mediterranean, some which make ports of call at only a few destinations and others which incorporate stops in several different countries. A cruise to the Black Sea through the Dardanelles offers the opportunity of visiting Yalta and Odessa in the eastern Mediterranean as well as Istanbul, which [...]

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Enjoying Europe at 50+

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

Over the age of 50 most of us don’t have to think about the kids when we travel. This gives us much more choice not just in where we go, but in what we do there, how long we stay, when we travel and of course the sort of holiday we go for. There are [...]

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Competition – Win 500 FREE Dettol Hand Sanitisers Daily

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Lemsip are giving away 500 FREE Dettol hand sanitisers every day for the next 10 days, giving the UK a bug busting boost this summer. Whether heading away on holiday or simply picnicking in the park no one wants to catch a summer cold. Sanitise hands on the go and ward off any nasty germs! Simply need [...]

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