Retirement is a time of opportunity. Free from the demands of working life, new aims can be realised and new experiences enjoyed. Yet with so much to consider, people are often unsure how best to plan for their future. Essential reading for anyone looking to make the most of their retirement, this guide combines invaluable advice on how to plan for a secure future with suggestions for creative and fulfilling activities. It includes vital information on: MONEY: boosting your income, pensions, investments, tax, choosing your financial advisors WORK: looking for paid work, voluntary work and starting your own business HEALTH: keeping fit, accident prevention, insurance, hospitals, the NHS, caring for elderly parents HOME: moving, estate agents, improvements and repairs, security, insurance, council tax and raising money WILLS: making a will, minimising money worries, state benefits, tax Packed with the latest information and hundreds of useful addresses, this book will be referred to again and again.