The Evolving Landscape of Retirement: Embracing Change and Opportunity

Introduction As a researcher, studying retirement, and with a doctorate in this subject, I’m aware of the significant shifts in how we approach work and life after 60. Recent articles in the press (such as this one in last weeks Financial Times) have highlighted these changes, prompting me to share my expert perspective. The traditional […]

Why Retirement Isn’t for Everyone: A Discussion on Times Radio

In a lively conversation on Times Radio, Matt Chorley hosted an engaging discussion about retirement with Robert Crampton, a journalist, and Alice Thompson, alongside guest Dr Denise Taylor, a retirement coach. They explored the evolving perspectives on retirement, drawing from personal experiences and societal shifts. You can listen to the recording here   Here are […]

Ageing Well Expert: When you become part of the story

A few weeks ago, Eleanor Peake, a journalist with The i (The Independent) contacted me. She was researching for an article on retirement and was looking for an ageing well expert for commentary. As we discussed retirement in general, I shared snippets of my life. She said she would use some of my quotes. When […]

What We Get Wrong About Retirement and How to Make It a Happier One (Part 2)

In Part 1, I covered the challenges of Neglecting the Transition to Retirement, Underappreciating the Need for Social Interaction, Ignoring Health until It’s a Problem, and Completely Giving Up Work. Now, let’s look at more misconceptions and how to navigate them for a happier retirement. 1. Assuming Retirement Leads to Instant Happiness and Contentment There’s […]

What We Get Wrong About Retirement and how to make it a happier one (Part 1)

I had a long conversation with a journalist yesterday, she wanted to know what made for a happy retirement. Most people know that it is more than money, but most people focus on having enough savings and pensions. The article will be published in one of the major UK broadsheets, and I’ll share it once […]

A message from our future self

Whatever age you are today; imagine you are 20 years into the future. You have learned a lot over these past 20 years and you are going to write a letter, or write a song to the person you are today. Imagine to have this gift of wisdom from the future … What would you […]

The Benefits of Having an Individual Savings Account (ISA)

When it comes to managing your finances and planning for the future, there are several options available. One of the most sensible choices you can make is to have an Individual Savings Account (ISA). ISAs are versatile financial tools that offer a wide range of benefits and can play a crucial role in securing your […]

I am every age I have ever been. (Madeleine L’Engle)

I’ve come across this quote twice recently, it’s from Madeleine L’Engle. Whilst it has some impact when younger, as we age, we can look back at differing times in our lives, choices we made, or didn’t make. Regrets for things done and not done. Remember the joy you felt as a child – lazing in […]

The young olds

In my book – Rethinking Retirement for Positive Ageing, I write about the young olds – the yolds. The name is generally credited to Gerontologist Bernice Neugarten who come up with the idea of the young-old, in the 1970s, to refer to people aged 65-75. We are in the peak age range of the yolds, the […]

11 days till Rethinking Retirement is on sale

Rethinking Retirement, my forthcoming book, is out in 12 days, you may have seen the video of me opening the box of the the paperback versions, I’ve now got the hardback copy as well but you’re not going to want to buy that at over £100. It’s coming out, a week on Wednesday – 8 […]