{"id":3349,"date":"2021-12-20T14:08:27","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T14:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michaelleander.me\/?p=3349"},"modified":"2021-12-20T14:08:29","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T14:08:29","slug":"9-ideas-for-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelleander.me\/9-ideas-for-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"Don’t Know What To Do When You Stop Working? Try These 9 Ideas for Retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Despite understanding that their working years will end eventually, many people fail to consider what they will do when they retire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re one of these people, here are 9 ideas for things to do in retirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Financial Times, there has been a significant rise in the number of 50 to 70-year-olds seeking travel adventures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many tour operators are now focusing on this age group, offering trips to all corners of the world from Athens to Arizona, the Balkans to the Bahamas, and Queensland to Qu\u00e9bec.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moreover, these senior travellers are not put off by travelling alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a recent ABTA report, the over 75’s are the most likely demographic to travel solo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The travel organization also revealed that the number of 55 to 64-year-olds who travel alone recently jumped to 17%, a 6% rise on previous years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Approximately 40% of the senior travelers set off intending to find new friends during their adventures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Travel operators have recognized the need to cater to such groups, so you’ll have no problems finding one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You might consider looking at destinations or other dedicated travel events as a starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people relish the thought of having a child-free home when they retire and having the freedom to do what they want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, your retirement presents you with opportunities to create new memories and strengthen family ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A great way to achieve this is through the so-called 3G, or multi-generation<\/a>, holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Spending some quality time away with your family, free from the pressures of everyday life, is something precious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You also might want to consider organizing an extended family gathering or visiting relatives overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those people who are under 65 and look after a grandchild, you could put this towards building your state pension. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To qualify for the full State Pension benefit, you must have made 35 years’ worth of NI (National Insurance) contributions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking after a grandchild under 12 can help you fill any gaps you may have in your contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can get more information about your eligibility for this on the gov.uk website.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Working beyond your planned retirement age may not have been one of your first considerations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, there are certain advantages to continuing to work part-time. There are many online platforms like Survey Voices<\/a> that will let you earn money by doing simple tasks that require minimal effort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, doing so will allow you to continue contributing to your pension. <\/p>\n\n\n\nContinue to work part-time.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n