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Over 60s plan to spend, rather than save for the family
Six out of ten over 60s plan to ‘spend, spend, spend’ during their retirement- and leave nothing for their family in their will, it has been revealed. A detailed study into the financial stability of 1,000 adults over the age of 60 found many have a ‘live for today’ attitude to their twilight years.
Brits want greater accountability, honesty and more caring society
People living in the UK want a more caring and compassionate society, with greater accountability, honesty and more effective governance, a major new report reveals.
The newest way to find love in London this Valentine’s Day
We live in a city of around six million, yet most people struggle to find their perfect match. Many try internet dating, going to bars, blind dates and cheesy chat-up lines, when every day they probably meet or see someone they like the look of and wish they had the nerve to speak to.
Cost of raising a child reaches 10-year high of £222,000
Having children has never been more expensive, with the cost of bringing up a child until he or she is 21 at an all-time high of £222,458.
The ‘baby buffer’ - average family banks £2,547 before a new arrival
Typical parents-to-be have a ‘baby buffer’ of £2,547 in the bank to prepare for their new arrival, research has revealed.
Why great mums feel guilty
Modern mums are constantly wracked by guilt- with not earning enough money or being able to give the children the attention they crave featuring highly on the list of mum’s guilt triggers, research revealed.
What makes a woman feel good
Cuddles, presents and push-up bras have emerged on a list of 50 things which make a woman feel good, with the top of the list mostly featuring complements about what they are wearing or how young they look.
Families cashing in on old Christmas presents to beat New Year blues
Families across the UK left babysitting their children's belongings could increase living space and boost their January bank balances by ‘retrocycling' children's abandoned old toys, thanks to the popular return of classic toys and games.
Grandparents save parents over £4,000 a year in childcare costs
Hands-on Grandparents save their children a staggering £4,330.92 in childcare fees every year, Skipton Building Society research has shown.
Teaching children with Dyslexia
Unfortunately, the label of ‘being Dyslexic’ is often bring seen as a negative and can bring upset, limitations and hurdles to a student.
Dating in the Digital Age: 79% of girls make the first move online
In the digital age of online dating, Facebook, Twitter and text, some would say the dating game has been made a whole lot easier, with a host of technology quite literally in the palm of your hand to help you connect with the man of your dreams.
Baby buggy thefts on the rise
Baby buggy theft is on the rise as new models increase in value and cash-strapped parents are buying second-hand to save money.
Men are more on the ball first thing than women
Men are more on the ball first thing in the morning than women, a study has revealed. Research has shown that men find getting out of bed easier and are more likely to hit the ground running on their arrival at the office.
Celebrity baby names of 2012- the winners (and losers)
Noah, the son of Transformers star Megan Fox, has been hailed as the best celebrity baby name of last year. The baby boy, who was born in September, came out on top in a poll of over 2,000 women.
Coping with the emotional impact caused by a divorce
The breakdown of a relationship has been described by psychologists as one of the most stressful events in a person's life and it's said to take divorcees two or more years to really get back on top of things and regain their own identity.