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Next Act

The new FT hub to help readers live a rich and fulfilling life in later years

You’ve worked hard, built a successful career and raised a family - now what about your next act? The pandemic has focused our minds on physical and financial health and this new hub on FT.com will inspire and inform your thinking. From pensions to property, career changes and helping the next generation, we’ll help you plan for all aspects of later life. Contact us with your feedback or suggestions on nextact@ft.com

  • Tuesday, 5 March, 2024
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    Can my husband get away with not paying maintenance?

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  • Friday, 16 February, 2024
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    Is my aunt stealing money from my grandmother?

    She has power of attorney and I’m worried she is abusing that position

  • Friday, 26 January, 2024
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    Lifestyling: a hidden danger lurking in your pension pot

    Plight of savers in their 50s and 60s is wake-up call for greater pensions awareness

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    How can I get probate to sell my property?

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  • Saturday, 30 December, 2023
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    Options don’t have to narrow for the over-50s, but it pays to prepare the ground

  • Thursday, 30 November, 2023
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    Should I pay rent to my son?

    My husband died and our son will inherit our family home

  • Wednesday, 15 November, 2023
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    Should I stick with corporate law or switch to something more fulfilling?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

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  • Tuesday, 14 November, 2023
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    How can I ensure my house purchase completes in time?

    My mortgage offer is only valid for another six weeks

  • Monday, 30 October, 2023
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    What is behind the unexpected decline in dementia?

    Emerging research is challenging a widely held belief that new cases of the condition will rise exponentially as people live longer

  • Monday, 16 October, 2023
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    It’s time we stopped talking about retirement

    The number of over-65s working is rising as older people take an active role in the world

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    Financial ingredients for the ‘sandwich generation’

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  • Friday, 11 August, 2023
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  • Wednesday, 19 April, 2023
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  • Wednesday, 31 March, 2021
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  • Wednesday, 24 March, 2021
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    Can you afford to help bankroll your children’s property purchase?

  • Thursday, 18 March, 2021
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    Brexit derailed the debate on care — but politicians need to tackle the issue

  • Wednesday, 17 March, 2021
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  • Wednesday, 17 March, 2021
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    Taking your pension flexibly has pros and cons

  • Wednesday, 10 March, 2021
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  • Wednesday, 3 March, 2021
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  • Friday, 26 February, 2021
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    Bond turmoil heralds end of the standard portfolio

    If fixed-income no longer offers stability, look elsewhere for protection from equity volatility

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