Very true. Sadly that applies to my partner, Jayne, who passed away at 58 from breast cancer. None of us knows how long we have, which does make planning for later life tricky. It is important to plan for a long retirement, but equally you don’t want to lead an unnecessarily frugal existence and pass away with large sums left in the bank. This is the dilemma our modern pension freedoms present to us.

Thanks! Yes, I do like a good infographic as well.

Thanks for this. Yes, I do agree with you. It’s nice to put your feet up, but it’s good for both your physical and mental health to have some interests and activities outside the home.

Thanks for your comment. Yes, it’s becoming increasingly common to do this. The growing amount of part-time and gig-economy work can benefit older people, though it may be less good for younger people who require full-time jobs.

Thank you for your comment. Yes, I think there’s a lot to be said for doing some enjoyable work in retirement rather than simply watching daytime TV!