Over-65s’ fears

One in six (16%) over-65s have no one to talk to about money issues, Age UK has found.

Single people – including those who were widowed, separated or divorced – were more likely than those who were married or living with a partner to say they had no one to discuss money with.

Age UK found although the majority of over-65s surveyed feel in control of their finances, 17% said they are just getting by or finding it difficult to manage on their weekly income, rising to 23% of single over-65s.