When I worked for Age Concern I often visited older people, often in their 80s living in run down houses or with some pressing need who had more than sufficient money put away to solve their problems but they wouldnt spend it because 'It was there in case they ever needed it' They couldnt see that they had actually reached that point and should be spending some of the money on getting the roof repaired or the exterior decoration done now.
How much money you need to live on comfortably is as long as a piece of string. It depends on the income and standard of living you were accustomed to before you retired, whether or not you have any disabilities, where you live and your priorities. BillMartins considers a new car every few years important and I have no argument about that. By pensioner standards and when workinbg we are/were well off but have rarely ever bought a car less than 5 years old. However we have a holiday home in France that we bought over 20 years ago and intend to keep as long as possible..
Should women have equal pay and opportunities?
Another Tired Kicking For The Sick And Disabled By Rishi
To think that London, or anywhere else for that matter, does not belong to any one demographic