Retirement

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FIVE THINGS

Most over 40s have not made plans for elderly care costs as they expect to financially support their adult children, according to research.

Winter fuel benefit should be means tested to meet the long-term care ‘time bomb', according to a Liberal Democrat MP.

The UK's over-55s are working longer as they fall back on their savings to meet living costs, according to research.

About a quarter of over-55s will spend at least two decades of their 'winding down years' saddled with some debt, Aviva research suggests.

Jon King looks at how equity release can help those approaching retirement with interest only mortgages.

AXA has expanded its sales force to meet increased demand from advisers and their clients for unit-linked guaranteed products.

Fiona Murphy asks advisers how the equity release market is developing.

Governments must do more to reduce the long term cost of ageing on public finances, according to the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC-UK).