Articles related to "Pensioner"

Public pension plans were not intended to provide income for a quarter of a century or more, but that's what they are having to do today.

The silver saver has been hit heavily by falling interest rates and a reduced savings income. To make matters worse, dividend income has also fallen substantially.

Once they reach a certain age many people find that they can't take out new insurance so easily and their costs may rise. Is specialist seniors insurance the only answer?

It can be difficult to find suitable Christmas presents for seniors. Most elders have all they need. Here are some gift ideas for the elderly.

With world economic conditions deteriorating to levels not seen since the Great Depression; adventurous North Americans are capitalizing by retiring early overseas.

Senior citizens worry whether a retirement income of only the basic state pension will cover outgoings. Will fuel poverty or insufficient grocery money be a problem?

New research shows that the egg can wind back the years by re-setting the age of a sperm and optimize the chance of a healthy baby.

Langa is Cape Town's oldest township and is often a stop on township tours. Grassroute Tours offers a walking tour through Langa with resident, Archie.

In the Dublin district of Kilmainham are two buildings that should be on the itinerary of every visitor to the capital.

Gun-toting pensioner vs tracksuit-clad youths. Michael Caine goes vigilante in his new crime thriller Harry Brown. Read a review of the film below

Records of Revolutionary War Soldiers buried in Greenfield, MA are part of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1897-1898 report to Congress.

A review of A Sense of the World by Jason Roberts, the remarkable story of Lieutenant James Holman and his remarkable travels.

In late November, Gordon Brown unveiled his economic rescue package to fight the recession. This included a 2% cut in VAT. Now, it is being hailed as a failure.

On the night of 29th September,1888 Catherine Eddowes became the fourth victim of Jack the Ripper. But who was she? Readers may find pictures and details distressing.

There is one day that German children anticipate almost as much as Christmas: St. Nikolaus Day on the 6th of December.

Sad to say, the elderly in our society are often the victims of violent crimes.

Most people would love to visit the ancient, historical sites in Egypt, but find it too expensive. Finding last minute deals and discounts can make it cheaper.

In 1846 the Governor of New Zealand ,Sir George Grey, was concerned about settlers in Auckland being attacked from the Waikato Maori, in the southern region of Auckland.

Michael Caine is Harry Brown, a vigilante pensioner on a mission to rid the streets of a gang of youths who terrorise his community on a daily basis.

Senior citizens are opting for home equity release schemes because current fixed incomes are insufficient. Does equity release provide a good source of retirement income?

The recession means that many people nearing retirement have found that their private pension plan is not worth as much as they thought. Here's what to do about it.

A controversial new scheme to electronically tag the elderly has been blasted by critics as a 'gimmick' and as an excuse for negligence by civil liberties campaigners.

Alcalá de Henares is a beautiful little Spanish town, with a famous Cervantes Museum, Plaza and University focused around this classic novelist.

From classic speedboats and world famous sailing boats, to a history-making kayak, the Sydney International Boat Show is a hit with boating enthusiasts and newcomers.

The conspiracy to blow up James I, his court and the Houses of Parliament ended in failure, torture and grisly execution for the would-be Catholic terrorists.

Writers should ensure that submission of work for publication should meet the editor's requirements. Good submission practices and good research can ensure publication.

In a bid to keep two Titian masterpieces in the UK, this week Tracey Emin delivered a petition to the government signed by Britain's top artists.

The BBC's new so-so sitcom about two old men on opposite sides of the scale might not be the most original concept ever created for a TV show but it does have its moments

With a trend towards reporting on celeb supporters, cutting comebacks and controversial scandals, the American Election 2008 is now ultimately the best new show in town.

Between December 1827 and October 1828, William Burke and William Hare murdered 17 people and sold their corpses to the Edinburgh Medical College.

The Edge of Heaven is one of the more thought provoking films to come about in some time and should be received well by art house auds and academics alike.

On April 14, 2008, the government of China released a National Human Rights Action Plan that critics claim emphasizes economic rights at the expense of civil liberties.

There were numerous Robinson immigrants to colonial America, including the family of Rev. John Robinson, pastor to the Mayflower pilgrims, and early Virginia Robinsons.

The cost of living is rising faster for over-50's than any other age group. Increasing numbers of seniors are opting to save money by cutting back on essential items.

Australia's new carbon reduction scheme pleases industry and big business, but will it really help the environment?

The latest edition of BBC's Imagine series finds Alan Yentob at the Sadler's Wells Theatre to meet a unique dance group determined to show the youngsters how it's done

Senior citizens debt problems are growing in number as incomes are generally fixed. It is important to seek debt advice, tackle financial problems and become debt free.

Planning your visit to Taronga Zoo will pay dividends. Make sure you don't miss some of the outstanding exhibits and daily shows. Save cash on tickets. Learn more here.

As a political party the CDU of Germany was established after the end of the Second World War, and was committed to West Germany's reconstruction.

The ambitious attempt to create a federal pension fund earned the devotion of America's impoverished elderly population and admonishment from the political establishment.

Households can use bank accounts wisely by being aware of fees and charges, asking about fee-free accounts and consolidating their accounts.

Many people would like to be healthily slim, but hate gyms. Rambling is a wonderful way to exercise and at the same time make great friends.

On October 3, 2005 Turkey finally entered formal negotiations with the EU. But much has changed since that date, when the accession to EU still seemed of great importance

While Western companies find it harder and harder to find sufficiently educated engineers and technicians Turkey is facing with an opposite problem: it's youth policy.

With the entire world facing an economic meltdown, the need to manage money wisely is even more pressing for the low income family.

Trentham Monkey Forest in Staffordshire provides a fascinating and at times moving insight into the lives of more than 140 Barbary Macaques.

Investment tactics by investors have been a mixed bag, since the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) established in December that the nation is in recession.

After years of developing chemical feeds, hormones and pesticides to increase the amount of food we farm, isn't it time we went back to growing as nature intended?

Jewish tourism has taken off in Europe. But what's presented to the tourist often falsifies the Jewish experience. How authentic is what we see?

A personal story from a South African grandmother who ended up raising her grandbaby boy and how that has affected the entire family. Where do you go for help?