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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

  • Wednesday, 17 January, 2024
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    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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    With an ageing global population, cases of the disease continue to drastically rise. Two timely and insightful books offer help on how to support the millions of new patients

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  • Wednesday, 31 March, 2021
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    Increasing numbers of ‘olderpreneurs’ seek a second career in later life

  • Wednesday, 24 March, 2021
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