May 31 2009
The Royal Geographical Society in London has informed me of an event on 16th June which may be of interest to visitors to this site. The details are as follows: read more »
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Jan 27 2009
In October 2008, Foresight, the Government’s think tank on science and technology issues, published a report, sponsored by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, entitled Mental Capital and Wellbeing. It was the result of a two-year study, headed by Professor John Beddington, the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government, and involved over 400 international experts. read more »
Jul 05 2008
Reasons for moving
As you get older you may want to move home for one or more of several reasons, including the following: read more »
Jan 22 2008
Need for exercise
It is generally accepted that regular exercise is necessary for health and fitness. In its Coronary Heart Disease Statistics, published in July 2007, the British Heart Foundation reported that cardiovascular disease (i.e. heart disease and stroke) is the principal cause of death in the UK, with more than one in three dying from it each year. read more »
Jan 04 2008
Always make sure that you give priority to debts such as mortgage or rent, Council Tax and utility bills. If you are familiar with spreadsheets, you may well find that is the best means of monitoring your expenditure and ensuring you keep to budget. read more »
Dec 01 2007
When you retire, your income could be significantly lower than when you were working so it is essential to know not only the amount of your retirement income but also your anticipated expenditure. This should not be the subject of guesswork but of a careful and detailed calculation. I am now going to suggest a process that you may find helpful. read more »
Nov 28 2007
It was a slight blow to my self-esteem when my wife indicated that she had various reservations about me retiring early, one of which was that I might upset her routine. I subsequently learned that this is a common concern among wives who are themselves no longer working. read more »
Nov 19 2007
Some people will have a clear idea on how they wish to spend the large amount of additional leisure time they will have on retirement. Others will be daunted by the prospect and fear they will not have enough to do to occupy their days, especially those who have had little time, during their working lives, to devote to leisure activities. read more »
