A new generation of pensioners are forgoing the cliché of living in quiet seaside towns for the hustle and bustle of city life. Rather than selling up their London pads and moving south, they are embracing the 'retirement nirvana' that's right on their doorsteps.

Research indicates there's a fundamental change in the way the tastes of those aged 50+ are formed. As Boomers turn to 'young', 'unsophisticated' music like rock and pop, how is this unprecedented shift affecting seemingly unrelated purchases?

Some might believe that retirement for women in the UK means endless book groups, lunches out and a yearly cruise. But as women live longer than ever before, what does the future hold for these baby boomers who may have to fund more than three decades of being out of work?

Women over 45 account for 41% of spending on cosmetics and toiletries. For these women, beauty is an investment, and they are prepared to pay for it. But the majority of products fail to target the issues women face as they grow older. So just what are beauty brands missing?

A third of the 10,000 Boomers turning 65 each day are entering retirement single. The thought of being shipped off to live in a retirement home is unthinkable for many – but The Golden Girls Network offers house sharing for older single women who are still young at heart.

With 4.7 million Australians currently over 60, this age group dominates both the physical and digital worlds. Silver surfers are taking over the internet, with 50% of over 60s jumping on the social media bandwagon. But what goes on in the secret digital lives of over-60 Aussies?

More than a quarter of British companies are set up by people aged 50-65 – with a higher success rate than any of their younger counterparts. But why are so many older 50s taking on challenges and starting new careers, when their parents rejoiced at the thought of retirement?

The over-50s hold a whopping 80% of the UK's wealth, and British women in their 50s spend £7 billion on clothes. While some fashion brands are starting to court the older shopper, many more are leaving these women frustrated by a lack of desirable, comfortable clothes on the high street.