M&S Money Reveals Over 50s Stick Close to Home in Retirement

M&S Money has revealed that, contrary to popular belief, the majority of the UK's 50 - 70 year olds prefer to stay in have no desire to move overseas during retirement.

2011-01-08

CHESHIRE, ENGLAND, January 08, 2011 (Press-News.org) M&S Money has revealed that only 10% of the UK's 50 to 70 year olds are actually considering upping and leaving Britain behind for good when they retire, putting to rest the myths of the UK's "globe trotting" older generation.

Indeed, contrary to popular belief the majority (61%) of this age group have no desire to move overseas and prefer to holiday close to home or in an English-speaking country. The top five destinations where M&S Credit Card customers use their card are USA, France, Spain, Ireland and Italy.

Research conducted by the Institute of Public Policy Research in 2006** showed 8% of British pensioners were living abroad with a prediction that one in five pensioners would retire overseas in 2050. The new findings from M&S Money suggest that the appetite to retire abroad has slowed considerably over the past four years, with pensioners preferring to stay closer to home, possibly a reflection on the difficult economic times faced by many older people in the last few years.

With people retiring on average at 63 and a half years old*, they might be expected to use the early years of their retirement to realise their dreams of seeing the world with extensive travel. However, 44% of 61 - 70 year olds would prefer a break of less than two weeks, and 38% of three weeks to a month. The inclination to travel for long periods falls as people age, with those aged 50 - 60 (8%) more willing to travel for six months to a year than those aged 61 - 70 (5%).

While most people would prefer to continue living in the UK, 12% would look to buy a second home overseas and 10% to move overseas permanently. However, with Europe (24%) being the most popular spot to purchase a home, it is safe to assume that even these adventurers would be making regular return trips to the UK.

One possible reason behind the reluctance to undertake longer holidays or leaving the UK completely is the desire to spend time with family and friends. Married (3%) and widowed (3%) individuals are less likely to have a gap year than the recently separated (11%) who may wish to leave their troubles behind and make a fresh start.

According to the research, 60% of people would spend more than GBP2000 on the holiday of a lifetime and that can be a large sum to find, especially when you have retired.

Colin Kersley, Chief Executive of M&S Money commented: "Irrespective of whether you have aspirations to undertake serious travel when you reach 50 or simply to enjoy two weeks in the sun, these costs all add up. And with the increasing pressure on people's pension pots, it is important to start planning your finances early to ensure that you have the sufficient funds to allow you to make that choice."

Notes to Editors:
* = Office of National Statistics
** = "Brits Abroad: Mapping the scale and nature of British emigration", Institute of Public Policy Research, 10 December 2006; www.ippr.org.uk/pressreleases/?id=2478

Methodology:
Almost 2,000 over 50's were interviewed in Q3 2010 via a YouGov survey. In addition, data from M&S Money's 3.2 million cardholder base was used.

About M&S Money:
M&S Money (the trading name of Marks & Spencer Financial Services) was founded in 1985 as the financial services division of Marks and Spencer Group plc, making 2010 the company's 25th anniversary.

The company is a top-ten credit card provider and the second-largest travel currency retailer in the UK. M&S Money also offers a range of insurance cover, including home insurance and travel insurance, as well as loans, savings and investment products.

Website: http://money.marksandspencer.com/

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