Shoppers are angry at the lack of availability in large supermarket stores of items advertised as bargains.
The government spending review contained both good and bad news for the elderly when announced on 20 October.
Official figures from the ONS show that pensioners have improved their earnings in the last decade and a half by working beyions retirement age.
Equity schemes could be the ideal solution for older people who find themselves unable to pay for home repairs and improvements.
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Despite many gloomy news items regarding pension schemes, there are options that retirees can exercise for better financial comfort.