Loneliness is often called a “silent epidemic” – and for good reason. It’s one of the biggest challenges of modern life and, while it can affect anyone, it often hits older people particularly hard.

In a world where we often place a lot of pressure and expectation on ourselves, developing the skill of self-compassion is important. Self-compassion is more than just a buzzword; it’s a way of ...

We all know that trying to live more sustainably is good for the environment, but many of us are less aware that it’s good for our wallets, too. There’s a common myth that trying to be eco-friendly ...

Barclays Bank is currently offering a £200 cash incentive to anyone who switches to a Barclays Bank Account and joins its Blue Rewards scheme for £5 a month, or £400 to those moving to its Premier ...

Self-empowerment is about making a conscious decision to take control of life. It’s about becoming aware of your power and giving yourself permission to succeed by practising positive behaviours.

Many of us are looking for ways to improve our health – and cutting back on added sugar is a popular focus point. In fact, studies have revealed that 60% of the UK population is actively seeking to ...

Melanie Wright is money editor at Rest Less. An award-winning financial journalist, she has written about personal finance for the past 25 years, and specialises in mortgages, savings and pensions.

As we age, particularly when we approach or begin retirement, downsizing can seem appealing. Your house might feel too big now that your children have flown the nest. Or, perhaps cleaning and ...

Whether you’re dreaming of starting a new chapter in a pretty rural village or on a white sand beach, retiring abroad can be tempting. While there are plenty of lovely places to retire in the UK, ...

When you retire, a whole new world of opportunity can open up. Not having to go to work leaves the days free, and for many of us, it’s the first time we can really make our own rules and schedules.

Around 400,000 people in the UK are affected by myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). While we can all feel tired and worn out from time to time, people with ME experience a debilitating fatigue that can’t ...

Individual savings accounts (ISAs) are one of the most popular tax-efficient ways to save and invest, but how many of us know what happens to them when we die? Here we outline what happens to your ISA ...