Scottish Mortgage’s James Anderson to retire next year

James Anderson, joint manager of Scottish Mortgage, has announced he will retire from Baillie Gifford in April next year.  The stalwart of the the £16billion investment trust will pass full reins to current co-manager Tom Slater, who will also be joined by Lawrence Burns, as a new deputy manager.  Anderson has managed Scottish Mortgage since 2000, … Read more

Will we ever retire? 2.6m over 50s on track to work ‘indefinitely’

Will we ever retire? 2.6m people over 50 think they will now have to continue working ‘indefinitely’ as a result of the pandemic 1.45m people over 50 also say they will now have to delay their retirement But, some over 50s have benefited from pandemic and plan to retire early  Boss of L&G Retail Retirement says … Read more

Cardi B defends Selena Gomez and doesn’t think she should retire: ‘I think she needs one more Era’

Selena Gomez opened up about a number of topics in her Vogue interview, even hinting at retiring, and she’s getting some support from rapper Cardi B. Gomez, 28, will release her Spanish-language album Revelación on March 12, though she shared, ‘It’s hard to keep doing music when people don’t necessarily take you seriously. I’ve had moments … Read more

Graham Norton, 57, reveals lockdown made him reevaluate his plans to retire

He’s had an illustrious TV and radio career spanning almost 30 years. And Graham Norton has revealed lockdown has made him reevaluate his plans to retire after he realised that work had taken on a new ‘importance’ to him. In a new interview with Radio Times, the presenter, 57, admitted that stepping out of the … Read more

How to retire in style! Rankings reveal the most luxury retirement villages in the UK

Experts have revealed the most luxurious retirement properties across the UK, from chic modern flats to Victorian Gothic mansions.  The Picture Perfect Retirement Homes Index, from money.co.uk, lists the most glamorous retirement communities in the country – with purchase prices starting at just £188,000.  The site took into account interiors and exteriors, online reviews, facilities, grade listings, and … Read more

Leeds Rhinos captain Ward is forced to retire aged just TWENTY-SEVEN after suffering two concussions

Today I announce my retirement from rugby league due to the two concussions I suffered on the 19th January and 2nd February 2020. I have come to the conclusion, after over 11 months of severe symptoms, that I need to give this injury the respect and time it deserves and cannot put my health and … Read more

Mother feels guilty about child support she ‘doesn’t need’ because her ex-partner can’t retire

A mother-of-three has admitted she takes support money she ‘doesn’t need’ from her ill ex-husband – even though it means he will ‘never be able to retire’.  The unnamed parent, from the US, took to Reddit‘s Am I The A******  to share her feelings of guilt and explain that her former husband was put in this position … Read more

Banker, 23, with a net worth of $219,000 shares how she plans to retire by the age of 35

A 23-year-old Australian banker has shared how she plans to retire by the age of 35 with one million dollars in the bank by investing regularly and budgeting throughout her twenties. Despite her young age, Mon Kumar, from Melbourne, is already financially savvy and has an impressive net worth of $219,000 – which is calculated … Read more

Grieving widow of Avonmouth blast victim, 63, reveals he was due to retire

The devastated wife of one of the four workers killed in the Bristol sewage plant explosion told of her grief today – as she revealed her son had been due to work on the same spot. Brian Vickery, 63, a Wessex Water veteran staff member of 42 years, died after he was caught on top … Read more

Women turn into a couch potato after they retire and sit down for 20 minutes extra a day

Couch potato grannies: Retired women sit down for an extra 20 minutes a day – raising their risk of cardiovascular disease A sharp increase in sedentary levels among newly-retired women This 22-minute spike happens quickly and is also seen two years later  Men also get lazier but the transition is more gradual, study finds   By Joe … Read more