The 10 mistakes over 50s make when travelling As we enjoy, hopefully, more free time and perhaps a little more financial flexibility many over 50s are becoming seasoned travellers. As we travel more-and-more there are still many pitfalls , ignore them at your peril. A good friend of The-Boomers explained to me how she devised a simple checklist to avoid potential slip-ups (as with many of us, me included her new found efficiency is borne out of previous mistakes). Here...Read more

Renewables bring down the wholesale cost of energy, finds new study A new report shows that renewables are cutting the wholesale price of energy and lessening the impact of subsidies on bill payers. The report has been published today by independent energy company Good Energy and is backed by experts at the University of Sheffield. It follows recent announcements by the Government that it will cut subsidies for renewables such as solar and wind in order to keep bills as...Read more

Most Brits say companies still aren’t doing enough to secure their personal data 75% of Brits believe companies aren’t doing enough to secure their personal data – 15% said they had their personal data exposed by a leak or a hack. 77% think the internet is getting more dangerous, with 35% saying they don’t feel safe online Most have anti-virus security software, but only just over half use anti-spyware/malware and firewalls New research by the broadband, TV and mobile internet...Read more