Podcasts about pensioners

ESB pensioner Michael Brosnan gave his reaction to the decision to increase the pay of the company’s CEO Paddy Hayes. Mr Hayes’s new approved salary is €410,000 – a yearly increase of 29%. Other semi-state CEOs have had pay increases approved by the Government.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Dylan is joined by Harry Palmer to look at every Big Finish story released in May 2026.

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://x.com/RidgeandFrost/status/2085259033561166268/video/1 https://x.com/implausibleblog/status/2085318006117151182/video/1 https://x.com/i/status/2085298781327655116 https://x.com/i/status/2085104256890089564 https://x.com/Haggis_UK/status/2085308279115096514/video/1https://x.com/clashreport/status/2085290887819427920/video/1 https://x.com/BBCBreakfast/status/2085278865207734563/video/1 https://x.com/GMB/status/2085336098331341307/video/1https://youtu.be/GOk8HjGdxg8 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Cordeaux is back in the garage with Pete and Gary, and he's found the government some money. From next April, he explains, 3.2 million Australians over 65 will lose the private health insurance rebate that keeps them out of the public system — a saving of $7.9 billion the government says it simply can't do without. Jeremy begs to differ, and reads Health Minister Mark Butler a list: $23.4 billion for electric-car subsidies, $100 million for a failed Bureau of Meteorology website, $65 million for journalists at billion-dollar media companies, half a billion for a Papua New Guinea rugby league team, $4.2 million for a South Pacific resort stopover for COP delegates. Priorities, Minister. He also takes on the mass citizenship ceremonies in Tony Burke's south-western Sydney — and the four flags new Australians were presented with — asking what picture of national identity that paints. Plus new Victorian Premier Ben Carroll's claim that "integrity will not be optional" (and why Jeremy says he talked himself into a corner), the belated royal commission into the CFMEU, Australia Post pushing a letter toward two dollars, and a run of gloriously useless inventions — the pet rock, diet water, the DVD rewinder. And this day in history: the World Wide Web, Hiroshima, Big Ben, and the world's oldest tree, accidentally cut down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Leonie Strickland, who runs Helderberg Swop, a community welfare initiative which collects donated second-hand items and swaps them for money or food for vulnerable pensioners or others in need. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show - Marianna Hunt is here to answer the question - how rich are Britain’s pensioners? We've run the numbers on how the UK compares to European rivals on pensioner wealth and income. The full results of Marianna’s analysis are free to read here. Ed Monk is joined by Marianna Hunt to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests:Irish rugby legend Peter O'Mahony, co-owner of Sow SeTax Lawyer Marco MesinaOlivia Kelly, Dublin Editor with the Irish TimesArchitect Róisín Murphy

One in three pensioners will be renting in retirement. It might not sound serious, but that puts 1.7m pensioners in retirement poverty. The good news is, there are things you can do about it now and you should be taking action NOW. Free WhatApp Group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/FaG9tcZ4xJZDIYhVnHYdsTJoin my community - https://calmmoneycommunity.com/Each week, the podcast will focus on:one signal worth unpackingone calm conversationand one small adjustment to considerSome episodes will be anchored to the news. Others will focus on behaviour or seasonal pressures.The format stays the same.The podcast mirrors the thinking in the weekly newsletterIt often sets up conversations inside the communityBut it's designed to be useful on its ownYou don't need to listen to every episode.You don't need to take notes.If one idea helps you think more clearly about your money, it's done its job.Submit your question - https://forms.gle/RHLjdE9BuU92ersr6

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we are delighted to have been made so welcome at the Mornington Tourist Railway, a broad gauge railway in Victoria , Australia, as Mikey Cunningham rides the footplate and chats to Secretary Robert Read. Regular listeners will know most of us are based in the top left hand corner of Wales and at the same time Mikey was in Melbourne, volunteers from Queensland were working on the Welsh Highland Railway. Producer Laura Raymond catches up with Darrell McCulloch ,Mary Ann Martin, Ben Gardener and Chris Banks who are involved with the Mary Valley Rattler back home.Sharon Gregory visits her favourite London Undeground Stations - designed by architect Leslie Green.Ffestiniog Railway Volunteer Carol Younger tells us about her new life in 'Scarlets' as a Chelsea Pensioner – a prestigious army veteran role in the UK !Alasdair Stewart  goes to a wonderfully restored art deco railway station in Sussex ahead of the summer open days to meet the friends of Bishopstone Station. It is one of the only stations with gun emplacements in the UK!Social media content for Mornington Railway kindly produced by Sara Walker and can be viewed on our facebook pageLinks to the Railways and organisations mentioned in this episode below:Mornington Tourist RailwayMary Valley Rattler Leslie Green Tube Stations  - Tiles of the Unexpected by Douglas RoseFriends of BishopstoneThe Chelsea PensionersThe Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland RailwaysThis podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart and Sharon Gregory. Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch. You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here: Thank you to voice artist David King - for the Railway Ride outs voice over. Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch"  Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3  songs.    

A retired British couple sailing in the English Channel found themselves in the crosshairs of a Russian warship — and then they accused the MoD of trying to bury the story. Rear Admiral Chris Parry, former Royal Navy Commander, cuts through the noise to explain exactly who was in the right, why Russian captains are paranoid about suicide vessels, and why Britain's hollowed-out frigate and destroyer force means we simply cannot go toe-to-toe with the Russians when it matters. With arson attacks on the Prime Minister's home, the seizure of a shadow fleet tanker, and now live fire in British waters, the question is no longer whether Russia is testing us — it's whether we have anything left to test back with.Then, rebel Labour MP Karl Turner — who lost the whip for standing up to his own government — gives his blunt verdict on Keir Starmer's disintegrating authority. With the Macclesfield by-election looming and Andy Burnham waiting in the wings, is Labour heading for a coronation or chaos? And with half a million people claiming disability benefits for anxiety alone, will any Labour leader ever make the hard choices Britain desperately needs?Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM. Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Head 2 Headlines is a day later this week, but entirely worth the wait. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head 2 Headlines is a day later this week, but entirely worth the wait. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have dams had their day? Will drone warfare determine the next president of Colombia? And could shared flats rival retirement homes? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Jamie Timson, Harriet Marsden and Suchandrika Chakrabarti.Image credit: Andi Horngacher / 500px / Getty Images

On today's episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are still living their best lives in Portugal… although Pete's ego may have taken a slight battering after a disastrous mixed doubles tennis tournament against a group of senior citizens who absolutely wiped the floor with him. Abbey wastes no time exposing exactly what went wrong, including Pete's “respectful” approach that spectacularly backfired.The couple also dive into one of the biggest causes of relationship tension — diary planning. From golf days and family logistics to who really controls the calendar at home, Abbey explains why every single plan now has to go through Claire before marital chaos erupts. Plus, the gang discuss relationship “icks”, going upstairs two at a time, hobbies couples should definitely keep separate, and whether Oasis officially counts as “Dad Rock”.Elsewhere, Abbey reveals her surprising obsession with David Beckham's vegetable garden and chickens, Peter reminisces about Oasis nostalgia and Desert Island albums, and the team debate what books and music they'd take if stranded forever. There's also talk of reality TV habits, holiday advice, and why some things are simply better enjoyed without your partner.00:00 Portugal Detox & Party Recovery 01:14 Peter Gets Humbled At Tennis 03:00 “Consistency Is Key In Tennis” 04:31 Ross Update & Listener Messages 04:58 Abbey Hates Seeing Pete Lose 05:26 Abbey's Fear Of Tennis Lessons 06:27 Abbey Opens Up About Childhood & Sport 07:20 Abbey vs Peter: Ultimate Sports Day 08:31 The Couple Argument Everyone Has 10:11 Abbey's Strict Family Diary System 12:03 Why Busy Couples Always Clash 12:49 The Weirdest Relationship Ick 13:28 Running Up Stairs Debate 15:14 Abbey Reveals Her Biggest Insecurity 15:45 Abbey Discovers A “Normal” Listener 16:26 Abbey's Celebrity Lookalike Debate 18:05 Couples Sharing Hobbies Goes Wrong 19:14 TV Shows They Refuse To Watch Together 20:37 Hunger Games & Comfort Movies 21:39 The Best Holiday Advice Ever 22:52 Tail's.com Ad Read 24:28 Desert Island Dilemmas Begin 25:35 The One Book They'd Save Forever 27:31 Roald Dahl & Childhood Reading Memories 28:07 Abbey's Disturbing Book Confession 30:15 The Secret To Getting Kids Reading 30:55 Desert Island Albums 31:41 Oasis, Nostalgia & Dad Rock Arguments 34:04 Abbey's Beckham Garden Obsession 35:34 Doomscrolling & “Ignorance Is Bliss” 36:19 Peter's James Bond Fantasy Life 36:40 Peter's Visit To Eton 37:49 Inside Eton's Incredible Traditions 39:15 What Makes Privileged Kids Different? 41:02 The Reality Of Elite Schools 42:40 The Team Debate Luxury & Success 44:18 What They'd Actually Miss On A Desert Island 46:03 Desert Island Guilty Pleasures 47:51 Holiday Packing Essentials 49:20 Things Couples Secretly Judge Each Other For 51:08 Their Most Addictive Habits 52:44 Listener Dilemmas Return 54:33 Final Portugal Reflections 56:17 EndTo contact us:Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchWebsite: https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rising cost of living has some pensioners making tough choices over what they can afford. Field correspondent Charlotte Cook reports.

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Lester Kiewit speaks to veteran financial journalist, editor and author Bruce Cameron who says the City of Cape Town’s efforts to hike tariffs and rates is not only unlawful, but also particularly hard on pensioners, and even ageist in its approach. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus talks tech that should be better by now, pushing buttons, and honouring the greatness of Timaru. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A West Clare man says he and his wife are being left with nowhere to turn as they face into serious health challenges without support. Tony, who is 78, says despite a lifetime of paying taxes, they're struggling to access basic home care services—and with his wife due to undergo surgery soon, he's deeply worried about how they'll cope in the weeks ahead. Tony spoke with Alan Morrissey to share his experience. Image © Rockaa from Getty Images Signature

We're starting today's show talking about money matters - and just how tough some of you are doing it right now - because we're hearing that pensioners are increasingly turning to food banks to get by, as the cost of essential goods continue to rise. You might remember that last year Jesse spoke with Marie Stanley, a 72-year-old pensioner struggling to make ends meet, we reached out to her to see how she was getting on, and she said she was happy for us to update you all and share her text: "I would like to tell you that next months power is expected to be about $170 from an average payment of $90 per month. Insurance went up a week after the pension increase. Internet went up $10. My social housing rent is doubling because my unemployed son has moved in. Food has become a constant battle. I need a new washing machine and I can only put $20 a fortnight away towards it. When they talk about the pay increases they talk about gross figures. and they add the three raises over the 3 years so it looks like we're rolling in it. I get my pension and spend time budgeting, I am now in tears. Right now I have $1.85 left from my last pension." To discuss what support groups are seeing, Jesse is joined by Good Shepherd policy and advocacy lead Brittany Goodwin.

On Today's Big Pod, The most insane article Top 6 - Things you'd see at the Only Fans creators funeral Lotto is changing the rules SLP - What do you do with your pegs after your washing is dry? What was the meal your partner has cooked? Shannon's new food discovery Sad MAFS News Famous hot criminal What was so embarrassing, it haunts you till today? Fact of the day Hayley was in a rap music video Pensioners are partying more than Gen Z When did you end up in someone else's mess? What would you customise in our bunkers Carwen and Georgia nearly banned from IG See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you were listening to the previous show - Tyler's show - you'll have heard that not everyone loves the package the Government has just announced to help families pay their fuel bills, because it's not for everyone. Pensioners have complained that they should be helped as well because they don't have enough money. Beneficiaries have complained. Diesel users have complained because their fuel has actually gone up much more than petrol. Then, there are also wealthy people complaining because they don't have kids - they're saying they're once again getting nothing while the 'breeders' are and that they're the ones subsidising them. Now, I understand the sentiment from everyone. All of it is fair. But I think the Government is right to have limited this package the way they have because we are simply too broke as a country to shell out 50 bucks a week for everyone, including millionaires. Plus, we've just spent four years fighting inflation. We know what that feels like, right? We know how hard that is. The last thing we want to do is pump so much money into the economy that inflation goes up again and we have to start that fight all over. So if you have to choose who you give the money to, you choose workers because they have to get to work - beneficiaries don't. You choose parents because their budgets are much less flexible. They have added fixed costs they just can't escape: childcare, dropping the kids off at school and so on. I think the Government has actually done a pretty good job here of threading the needle with this package. It's not inflationary if it's only reallocating money that would have been spent in the Budget anyway. It's not taking on any extra debt that wouldn't already have been taken on because it's in the Budget. It also has an off-ramp: the payment ends after a year or when the price of 91 drops below $3 for four consecutive weeks - whichever comes first.I think part of the reason so many people are complaining today is because Jacinda, Grant and Covid have got us addicted to Government help. If there's a problem, we now default to expecting the Government to fix it, don't we? And often we expect the Government to fix it with money. We need to get off that. We should have learned what happens next. When you turn on the Government money hose, you get inflation, then you get a recession. Being more targeted and more disciplined - even if most of us miss out - ultimately does mean less pain for us all. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For decades, pensioners were one of the poorest groups in Britain. That is no longer true. Today, the average pensioner is at least as well off as the average working-age person, and in wealth terms many are far better off.In this episode, Helen Miller is joined by Jonathan Cribb and Heidi Karjalainen to examine what the data really say about pensioner incomes, wealth and living standards. Where does pensioners' money come from? How much is driven by the state pension, private pensions and housing wealth? Which pensioners are still struggling? And how do today's retirees compare both with their parents' generation and with younger people who are still working?They also look ahead to the future: will younger generations enjoy the same living standards in retirement, or are higher house prices, lower homeownership and the decline of defined benefit pensions changing the picture? This episode sets out the big story of how pensioners' finances have changed, and what it means for the future.Become a member: https://ifs.org.uk/individual-membershipFind out more: https://ifs.org.uk/podcasts-explainers-and-calculators/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

& does NI have too many public sector workers? Also Nolan talks about one pothole hotspot

Pension indexation day is approaching on March 20. This is when your Age Pension payment will be adjusted to account for changes in inflation.  

Are you planning your Swiss itinerary and wondering “Is Zermatt worth visiting?” This episode will answer that question - with a resounding ‘yes'. I'm joined by local expert, Viviane Zellweger, for a winter walk in Zermatt to get a local's perspective on the best things to do in Zermatt.Viviane answers the questions most first-time visitors ask, from “Where is Zermatt in Switzerland?” to the best ways to experience its world-famous mountains, how to get to Zermatt and what to do there.Viviane shares insider tips on unique activities like walking the picturesque Pensioners' Trail (perfect if you're looking for free things to do in Zermatt), visiting the historic Hinterdorf area in Zermatt village, and exploring the fascinating Matterhorn Museum (Zermatlantis). You'll also get the lowdown on Zermatt hiking trails and learn how to enjoy the magic of the Zermatt mountains no matter your fitness level.Not a skier? No problem winter activities in Zermatt for non-skiers, including scenic walks, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and even spa indulgence. Viviane also shares her tips for where to eat in Zermatt, recommending delicious Swiss classics at mountain restaurants. Join us for a virtual winter hike in Zermatt, gaze at the Matterhorn, and get inspired for your Swiss adventure. Don't miss the practical tips that will make planning your Zermatt trip easier than ever, no matter what time of year you plan to visit!You can watch the video of this episode on YouTube.Happy travels,Carolyn

In CI News this week: New Government guidance on dealing with transgender issues in schools is released, the Church of England ends the controversial Living in Love and Faith process, and a premature baby given just one per cent chance of survival is now a Super Bowl champion. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Govt refuses to halt all gender transitioning in schools CofE Synod votes to end controversial LLF same-sex blessings process Pensioners more likely to marry than young men, report finds 23-week preemie given 1 per cent odds now 6′3″ Super Bowl champion

Oliver is joined by Georgina Clarke, the inspirational pensioner from last night's First Dates on a life well lived.

We all know how a neighbour with irksome habits can drive us to distraction. Maybe their leafblower is their best friend. Or they blast their music at all hours.But what if your neighbour is Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest person? And you’re on a disability pension?Today, investigative reporter Lucy Macken on why the NSW Supreme Court is hearing a case involving feral goats, a 12-kilometre fence and why both women won’t call off the fight.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know how a neighbour with irksome habits can drive us to distraction. Maybe their leafblower is their best friend. Or they blast their music at all hours.But what if your neighbour is Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest person? And you’re on a disability pension?Today, investigative reporter Lucy Macken on why the NSW Supreme Court is hearing a case involving feral goats, a 12-kilometre fence and why both women won’t call off the fight.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hebrew word פרישה means retirement, and these days פרישה המוקדמת is on everyone's mind. Guy explains פרישה and other words from its root פרש. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon   New Words and Expressions: Prisha me-ha-avoda – Retiring from work – פרישה מהעבודה Prisha me-ha-avoda, Yetsi'ah le-pensia – Retiring from work – פרישה מהעבודה "Kshe-at tets'ee le-pensya, mi yid'ag lach?" – When you retire, who will look after you? – כשאת תצאי לפנסיה, מי ידאג לך Retirement age – Gil ha-prisha – גיל הפרישה "Halom ha-prisha ha-mukdemet ha-mele'ah nimtsa rak be-heseg yadam shel israelim me'atim" –  The dream of full early retirement is within reach for only a few Israelis – חלום הפרישה המוקדמת המלאה נמצא רק בהישג ידם של ישראלים מעטים Prisha mukdemet mele'ah – Full early retirement – פרישה מוקדמת מלאה Prisha mukdemet / pensia mukdemet – Early retirement – פרישה מוקדמת / פנסיה מוקדמת "Hem lo parshu me-ha-avoda, aval hem ken parshu mi-merotz ha-achbarim" – They didn't retire from work, but they did step away  from the rat race – הם לא פרשו מהעבודה, אבל הם כן פרשו ממירוץ העכברים Prisha me-ha-hayim ha-politiyim – Retiring from political life – פרישה מהחיים הפוליטיים Lifrosh me-ha-hayim ha-politiyim – To withdraw from political life – לפרוש מהחיים הפוליטיים Lifrosh ba-si – To quit at your peak – לפרוש בשיא Yalla, ani poresh – Ok, I am heading out – יאללה, אני פורש Pensioner / pensionerit, gimlai / gimla'eet – Pensioner – פנסיונר / פנסיונרית, גמלאי /גמלאית Gimla'eem – Pensioners – גמלאים Gimla – Pension – גמלה Hem lo mafrishim ksafim la-pensya – They are not setting aside funds for their pension – הם לא מפרישים כספים לפנסיה Lehafrish – To set aside – להפריש Hafrashat ksafim – Setting money aside – הפרשת כספים   Playlist and Clips: Ministry of Finance – Kshe-tets'ee le-pensya KAN TV – Prisha mukdemet Knesset TV – Ehud Barak poresh Gimla'eem – Pensioners Ma HaBeaya – Shabak Samech Ep. no. 327 about mukdam, early HEB

An alternative to a retirement home in a mansion near Toulouse, where residents have invented a new way of living together and contributing to society. The David-and-Goliath story of an independent Parisian cinema that's reopening after years of fighting eviction. And the story behind France's annual census.  Scandals over abuse of the elderly in French care homes, combined with growing loneliness among pensioners, are forcing reflection on how – and where – people spend their later years. Three decades after founding the Utopia network of independent cinemas, Anne-Marie Faucon and Michel Malacarnet have turned their energy and experience towards imagining an alternative to traditional retirement homes. Their project, La Ménardiere, is an 18th-century mansion in the small town of Bérat, in south-west France. It operates as a shared-living collective, where residents, known as coopérateurs, are also shareholders. By taking control of their own destinies, they have created a model that also provides services and cultural activities for the surrounding community. Residents describe the approach as ageing together in a house that is “on the offensive”. (Listen @4') La Clef, an historic arthouse cinema in Paris, has reopened its doors after a group of residents, cinephiles and activists spent years protesting its closure. Ollia Horton met some of those who took part in a years-long occupation of the theatre that resulted in the activists raising enough money to buy the building from owners who wanted to sell the prime piece of real estate in the centre of the city. (Listen @21'48'') As census-takers fan out around France to begin the annual counting of the population, we look at a process that started in the 14th century. During World War II the census was co-opted by Nazi occupiers to identify Jews, and while it has since stripped out questions relating to race and religion, it recently added controversial ones about parental origins. (Listen @17'10'') Episode mixed by Cecile Pompeani. Spotlight on France is a podcast from Radio France International. Find us on rfienglish.com, Apple podcasts (link here), Spotify (link here) or your favourite podcast app (pod.link/1573769878).

In this week's episode of High on Home Grown, we're covering a mix of bizarre stories, serious research, and big political signals from around the world: Macky starts with a story that's raised more than a few eyebrows, a middle-class couple caught running a highly organised grow, claiming it was all to fund their daughter's university education. A case that sparks debate about motive, punishment, and how society views these crimes. Billy brings one of the strangest grow stories we've seen in a while, after plants were discovered growing underneath the M1 motorway in Northamptonshire. A reminder that people will grow just about anywhere… even under Britain's busiest roads. Dr. Margaret shifts gears to New Zealand, where the government is looking to cut red tape in an effort to boost its domestic hemp industry. A potentially big move for farmers and manufacturers if it plays out as planned. John covers new research suggesting that legal access is linked to reduced suicide rates among older adults — a serious and important finding that adds weight to ongoing reform debates. And finally, we look at growing signals from the US as Trump prepares to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III, a move that could reshape research, medicine, and the wider industry almost overnight. Another packed episode full of strange locations, policy shifts, and research that keeps the conversation moving forward.

Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced that it will implement a new pensioner certificate renewal policy beginning April 2026.

Single women are turning to reverse mortgages as a way to get more cash flow in retirement - and some commentators say it may sometimes be because the adjustment to a "single" pension rate is too tough. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Our London correspondent Tommy Meskill.

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Like a whole generation of young Irish men, John Mackey emigrated to the UK in the 1950s in search of work.At 87 and living alone in north London, the Kilkenny man who never married was sociable, charming and always dapper in his trilby hat. He was beloved by his nieces and nephews.On May 6th he headed to his local supermarket for some shopping and, as he'd increasingly stopped cooking for himself, a takeaway of chips and sausages.On his way home he was set upon by Peter Augustine (59) who stole his shopping and food, and having beaten the frail man, left him for dead.Augustine's two-week trial ended last week in the Old Bailey with a guilty verdict. He will be sentenced on November 28th.For Irish Times London correspondent Mark Paul, Mackey's murder had a particularly poignancy. He was one of a dwindling number of 1950s emigrants who left a very different Ireland to make their home in London.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From macroeconomic policy to corporate milestones, in this edition of Moneycontrol Editor's Picks find analysis on US federal reserve rate cut, a report on buzzing deals in the banking sector, exclusive interviews with Groww's leadership, Jio's free access to Gemini Pro AI and how NVIDIA's milestone market cap has made winners across the globe.

World news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 15th October 2025Today : Madagascar army control. Cameroon opposition. Kenya bow and arrow. Israel aid limit. Singapore caning. Mexico floods. Venezuela Norway closure. Trump Indonesian affairs. Ukraine UN attack. Germany pensioners work. Italy explosion. And a secret tunnel.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Niall Moore every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

Aisling Kenny, Reporter, on the investigation into the death of a man in his 80s on St Michael's Avenue in Tipperary Town on Friday night.

The Trawl ladies are back after a week off, and what a week it was to miss. From over 500 arrests in London (including pensioners with placards) to Trump rolling out the red carpet for Putin in Alaska, this episode has it all: kompromat vibes, cancelled luncheons, and Trump's aides looking like they've seen a ghost. Jemma and Marina also dive into Trump's bizarre rambles and discuss why Zelensky's face isn't made for poker. There's some time spent discussing Gavin Newsom's 'sassy' way of trolling Trump by using Trump's own tactics. Plus: Alistair Green unveils a brand new migrant hotel, Jennifer Welch goes full throttle at MAGA, and Cody Dahler steals the show by scoring a Trawl hat trick. Enjoy! Thank you for sharing and do tweet us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcastPatreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcastYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawlTwitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/thetrawl.bsky.socialCreated and Produced by Jemma Forte & Marina PurkissEdited by Max CarreyIf you've even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you'll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:• Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on• Early access to The Trawl Meets…• Glorious ad-free episodesPlus, there's a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.And it's your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you're not alone.Come join the fun:https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Saturday, in Westminster, police arrested more than 500 people under the Terrorism Act. That's more in a single day than have ever been charged with terrorist-related activity in a whole year.Many of those arrested were pensioners. Their crime: holding cardboard signs which read “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”One of those 532 people arrested on Saturday was Sir Jonathon Porritt, a long-time activist and campaigner on green and social justice issues, former environmental adviser to King Charles and patron to over 20 charities. He joins Anoosh Chakelian to explain why he took part in the protest, what led to his arrest, and why he fears the Home Secretary - and the Labour party - are becoming more authoritarian.--

The brilliant Rachel Fairburn returns this week. We ask whether pensioners right to protest should be protected or if they should be lobbed in a meat-wagon like anyone else. There's also talk of Starmer's unconvincing attempts to become a right-wing Harman. We then reflect on the Edinburgh Fringe and how it got progressively less funny. CATCH ME ON MY TOUR ‘Basic Bloke 2: There's No Bloke Without Fire'. Book tickets here: https://www.livenation.co.uk/geoff-norcott-tickets-adp1252793 Watch my STAND-UP SPECIAL 'Basic Bloke' on ITVX:  https://www.itv.com/watch/geoff-norcott:-basic-bloke/10a6363a0001B/10a6363a0001 Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true  Join my MAILING LIST for priority Tour booking & special offers https://signup.ymlp.com/xgyueuwbgmgb Watch my COMEDY SPECIAL on YouTube https://youtu.be/YaxhuZGtDLs 

Charlie Weston, Irish Independent Personal Finance Editor, reports on letters Revenue have sent to pensioners in relation to occupational and state pensions.

UK; TAXING THE PENSIONERS BEYOND THE GRAVE. SIMON CONSTABLE. JAMES I

Social Security Retirement Income has some good news–no kidding–and we invite expert Chad Harmon to discuss the details. Previously, public pensioners like government employees, schoolteachers, police officers, firefighters and more, received either no Social Security Retirment Income or had their benefits severely reduced. Now, they can earn more. Learn who this affects, how much it affects them, and how you or someone you love could benefit.2.5 to 3 million may benefit from SSRI improvements. Who will benefit the most? What might you be able to do to take advantage of these additional benefits? And check in at the end to know what you may need to do if you have never bothered to register with the SSRI in the past.As a quick reminder, the Expert Network Team provides free consultations. We would love the opportunity to be of service to you or someone you care about. Just scroll the liner notes to contact one of our experts or today's guest. And please share this podcast with anyone who you think might find it interesting.As always, it is good to have an expert on your side.— Our guest:Chad HarmonPartner, A&I Wealth Management(303) 690.5070chad@assetsandincome.com Expert Network team provides free consultations. Just mention that you listened to the podcast. Nathan Merrill, attorneyWorking with affluent families and entrepreneurs in implementing tax-efficient strategies and wealth preservationGoodspeed, Merrill(720) 473-7644nmerrill@goodspeedmerrill.comwww.goodspeedmerrill.com Jeff Krommendyk, Insurance ExpertWorking with business owners and successful families in transferring riskOne Digital Insurance Agency(303) 730-2327jeff.krommendyk@onedigital.com Karl FrankFinancial planner helping a small number of successful families grow and protect their wealth and choose how they want to be taxedCERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™A&I Wealth Management(303) 690.5070karl@assetsandincome.com Webcasts, Podcasts, Streaming Video, Streaming AudioA&I webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are provided free of charge solely for use by individuals for personal, noncommercial uses, and may be downloaded for such uses only, provided that the content is not edited or modified in any way and provided that all copyright and other notices are not erased or deleted.All webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios are subject to and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and may not be sold, edited, modified, used to create new works, redistributed or used for the purpose of promoting, advertising, endorsing or implying a connection with A&I.A&I reserves the right, at any time and for any reason, to stop offering webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios and to stop access to or use of webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audio and any content contained therein A&I shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of, or connected with, the downloading or use of the webcasts, podcasts, streaming video, or streaming audios. A&I Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that only conducts business in jurisdictions where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment adviser is not an endorsement of the firm by securities regulators and does not mean the adviser has achieved a specific level of skill or ability. The firm is not engaged in the practice of law or accounting.The information presented is believed to be current. It should not be viewed as personalized investment advice. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the presenter on the date of the podcast and are subject to change. The information presented is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell, any of the securities discussed. You should consult with a professional adviser before implementing any of the strategies discussed. Any legal or tax information provided in this podcast is general in nature. Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.

Just over ten months after the Government withdrew the winter fuel allowance from the vast majority of pensioners in England and Wales, the details of the policy's almost total reversal have been announced. Also: The head of NATO, Mark Rutte, has called on all countries in the alliance to agree to significantly increase defence spending. And Frederick Forsyth has died at the age of 86.

Tune in for another episode of Give The People What They Want! with Zoe Alexandra, Indian journalist Prasanth R and Roger McKenzie, international editor of Morning Star, as they discuss the recent aid massacres in Gaza, floods in Nigeria, right-wing victory in Polish elections, recent moves to legitimize Moroccan occupation over Western Sahara by the West, as well as the unity amongst workers in Argentina to resist Milei's attacks on workers.