News

• Over 50s are most likely to lose bags in Ecuador, need medical treatment in Peru and lose their passport in Spain
• People are seven times more likely to lose money in Chile than in France

• One in 14 over 50s have renewed or are considering renewing their wedding vows
• On average people re-tie the knot after 30 years of marriage
• Over 50s spend around £1,000 renewing their vows

• Visit the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore and Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park

Sail along Elbe and Vltava and opt for a two-night stay in Prague

• Celebrate with music from artists such as Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin

• Half of over 50s are happy to take a driving test at 70 years old
• Eight out of ten under 50s think drivers should be re-tested regularly as they get older
• One in three over 50s would like to take extra driving lessons
• Saga is offering some customers a free driving confidence course

• Five of the best ways to see Cuba with Saga
• Sail in for overnight stays during two ocean cruises
• Explore the island with a choice of two escorted tours
• Relax at beachfront resort - 22 nights’ all-inc from £1,829

• Spend four nights in Shimla the once summer capital of the British in India
• Ride on the Kalka-Shimla Railway and recall the times of the British Empire

This evening the DWP have tweeted that Carers in receipt of the Carers Allowance will be exempt from the benefit cap. Paul Green, director of communications for retirement specialists Saga commented:

• First Time Cruisers receive up to £200 discount*

Equity Release Council figures released today have revealed that homeowners over 55 unlocked a record amount of equity in their homes via drawdown lifetime mortgages in the final quarter of 2015.

Responding to reports that the BBC may be planning to ask over 75s to contribute towards their BBC licence fee, Paul Green, director of communications for retirement specialists Saga commented: