Slowing the Pace Without Stopping the Journey There was a time when retirement was a cliff edge: one day you were “at work”, the next you were “retired”. Gold watch. Carriage clock. End of. Today, increasingly, many people in their 50s and 60s are choosing something more nuanced: "semi-retirement&
Why Aspiration Still Matters After 50 In December, I fulfilled a big dream that had been quietly stowed away for decades: sailing on a tall ship through the Windward Islands. Canvas above, wood beneath, trade winds doing what they have done for centuries. It was not a holiday in the
Retirement Planning
Most of us have a secret figure tucked away somewhere at the back of our minds. A sum of money — precise or vaguely sketched — that we believe would finally allow us to step off the treadmill, close the shop, the laptop, or leave the work place. To live the life
For many people, the latter years of life bring a welcome sense of freedom, time to breathe, reflect, and rediscover what truly matters. Increasingly, that freedom is being channelled into something deeply fulfilling, returning to education. Across the UK, thousands of people are taking up studying later in life, proving
Mid-life reset
Hit mid-life and not sure about what comes next? A simple and straight-forward workbook to help you develop your plans to make the next chapeter your best.
ageism
Unlike other forms of discrimination, ageism can be subtle, insidious, and easily rationalised under the guise of “fit,” “energy,” or “digital adaptability.” It damages productivity and can lead to other forms of prejudice in the workplace. How to identify it and how to tackle it?
Mid-life reset
Forget what your parents called “middle aged.” Today’s 50-somethings are living longer, working smarter and embracing life with more freedom, fitness and fun than ever before. But with kids still at home and parents needing more care, are we the most “squeezed” generation yet?
Most of us have a secret figure tucked away somewhere at the back of our minds. A sum of money — precise or vaguely sketched — that we believe would finally allow us to step off the treadmill, close the shop, the laptop, or leave the work place. To live the life
Hit mid-life and not sure about what comes next? A simple and straight-forward workbook to help you develop your plans to make the next chapeter your best.
Unlike other forms of discrimination, ageism can be subtle, insidious, and easily rationalised under the guise of “fit,” “energy,” or “digital adaptability.” It damages productivity and can lead to other forms of prejudice in the workplace. How to identify it and how to tackle it?
Forget what your parents called “middle aged.” Today’s 50-somethings are living longer, working smarter and embracing life with more freedom, fitness and fun than ever before. But with kids still at home and parents needing more care, are we the most “squeezed” generation yet?
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Does Your Metabolism Really Slow Down as You Age? A Midlife Reality Check I’ve always suspected my metabolism had quietly packed its bags and left sometime in my late forties. You know the feeling — the scales creep up, your jeans suddenly feel tight after a perfectly normal weekend, and
For many of us in our fifties and sixties, retirement no longer feels like the finish line it once was. The Old Model: Rest After the Grind There was a time when you worked hard—physically hard—and counted down to the day you could finally stop. The body wore
When to retire isn’t just something abstract on the horizon if you are 50+ it’s something you want to understand and explore before it becomes a reality balancing the five big levers.
Welcome to Fresh & Forward at 50 Plus—where we’re all about turning the next chapter into the best one yet! Getting older isn’t about slowing down; it’s about making smarter choices, trying new things, and having a laugh along the way. This community is here to