f you find yourself wondering what to do with your free time in retirement, and you fancy trying something that will keep your mind active, why not try one or more of the following pastimes which are known for being stimulating and challenging?
Cooking Course: From French cuisine courses to learning how to make meals in minutes, there is a wide range of cookery courses on offer that could enhance your culinary skills and enable you to impress friends and family. Some courses are held abroad so there’s the added attraction of combining a cultural break with something educational. Whether it’s learning how to make authentic pizza in Napoli, tapas in Spain or a casserole at a cookery class closer to home, why not find out more?
Computer Course: Have you always wanted to find out how to get the most out of the internet, send an email or edit your digital photos? Retirement is a great time to start learning these useful skills and there are many courses on offer at local colleges and libraries, specifically geared to older learners.
Foreign Travel: From wine tasting in Bordeaux to taking in the cultures of some of Europe’s most beautiful cities, retirement allows you the time to explore the world and appreciate all the beauty it has to offer whilst learning about culture, cuisine, history and traditions.
A few weekend breaks throughout the year will allow you to experience as much as possible and expand your horizons.
Funding Your New Lease of Life in Retirement
Naturally you’ll need enough disposable income to cover your new lease of life. If you still have a mortgage or are paying off loans then they are probably taking up quite a bit of your budget each month.
One way to pay these off and increase your available cash each month is to release cash from your home using a lifetime mortgage or home reversion plan: both types of equity release.
A UK equity release scheme can free you from your financial constraints and let you live a happy and stimulating retirement.
You can spend the cash on anything you like, so speak to an equity release adviser to find out how much cash you could potentially unlock from your property.
Equity release may involve a lifetime mortgage or home reversion plan. To understand the features and risks, please ask for a personalised illustration.