Regular readers of the Tonic will have seen us referring to ‘Destination Retirement’, and some of you may have wondered what it is. So we thought we’d give you a bit more background information. If you’re planning to...
Author - The Tonic
The Tonic
I’ve stopped drinking alcohol but my wife hasn’t. I think it’s the end of us
I’d been worried about my intake before we all got shut in anyway. But being at home full time forced me to have a really good look at it. Like many people I’ve been working from home full time, and it’s been a complete...
7 apps to boost your mental health if you’re over 50
This year Mental Health Awareness Week brings even greater focus on our mental wellbeing. With many people finding lockdown hard for a number of reasons – fear, loneliness, anxiety, illness – we’re dealing with even...
Our divorce caused us more than sorrow. It cost us our futures
Divorce completely ruined everything. I thought we had it all worked out – my husband and I. Our 60+ years were looking pretty rosy. Not any more. We had the house equity, we had our state pensions and we had a private...
Some fast hacks for saving money – and how to make a few quid too!
Interested in saving money? Whilst many of us have got extra time on our hands at the moment – and possibly also less income – it’s a great time for a money audit. Let’s reboot! Whether you’re paying subscriptions...