Nease MacErlean on why more over 50s are withdrawing cash sums form their pensions

Returning to work part-time in retirement is one of the most talked-about trends in the workplace

Neasa MacErlean: As families begin to return from their summer holidays, many older travellers are making plans to go away in September or October

Neasa MacErlean: As the UK switches over to digital TV, a help scheme has been launched to assist people on low incomes to get the right equipment at a good price

An increase in the tax-free threshold for over-65s is proving counterproductive. But there is a way out

Insurers are introducing a new product from the US that they claim will revolutionise retirement income

A leisurely drive around Provence in spring sounds blissful, but could be another matter entirely if you end up having to pay a hefty insurance excess charge

Be afraid, be very afraid: an old enemy of people in retirement that seemed to have retreated is stalking the land again.

How will over-50s fare if there is an economic downturn this year?

Neasa MacErlean: Who should you leave your money to if you don't have any children?

Neasa MacErlean: Co-op group's experience is anything to go by, plenty of us will chose to keep on working beyond the age of 65

Neasa MacErlean: Imagine that you have an elderly aunt who is living alone and becoming increasingly frail. Which is more likely to enable her to carry on living independently – a bright idea from you, or an injection of money from her local authority?