Post-retirement earnings: A round-up of how to boost them

Unfortunately, few of us fall into the category of having pots of money when we retire. Unless you happen to have been part of an exceptionally lucrative retirement plan, this just isn't usually the case.

Instead, compromises have to be made, and sometimes we have to think outside the box to boost our income. Today's link round-up points you in the direction of some pages that can help you do this, and also help you perhaps cut some expenses at the same time.

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Ellie Dickinson
How to Make Time for Self-Care When You're Too Busy to Stop

My life has done a bit of a 180 from having plenty of time on my hands during my degree to a full time job to a Masters, and quite honestly I'm struggling to find time to fit in the things that I used to make time for. Gone were the days where I didn't have lectures till 2pm, and hello to the days where I would literally crumble under the pressure if I didn't I get up at 9am to get through my reading. And it definitely takes a toll.

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Why 2018 Looks Like a Good Year for Iceland

When you think of holiday destinations, the same few places come up over and again: Paris, London and New York are hot city breaks and the Greek and Spanish Islands are perfect for family beach holidays in the sun. A few other destinations like Budapest, Prague and Brugge are getting some attention from travellers - especially those making the most of interrailing tickets, but otherwise, options seem to be quite limited.

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Ellie Dickinson
10 Ways To Work As You Travel

Most people spend months saving up to travel before quitting their jobs and adventuring off until their money is spent. However, it’s possible to see the world and make a living at the same time allowing you to travel whenever you want for as long a period as you desire. Here are just a few ways to work and travel.

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Ellie Dickinson
Beating the Winter Blues – your quick start guide

The nights are darker and the mornings just as gloomy. The weather isn’t as sunny as we’d like it to be and we’ve dug out our winter coats, boots and long scarves yes, Autumn is finally here! While some of us might revel in spiced pumpkin lattes, the leaves changing, the Harvest Festival celebrations up at school, the run-up to Christmas and everything else in between, for the rest of us it can feel a little depressing.

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Ellie Dickinson