About Age Times

We’re living longer, more active, and more fulfilling lives than ever before. Gone are the days when reaching a certain age meant we lost interest in dating and sex, discovering wonderful new restaurants, travelling the world, and enjoying meeting new people.

Phrases like “50 is the new 30” aren’t just meaningless slogans designed to get you to buy stuff. They’re a manifesto for how we’re increasingly living life to the fullest until it’s no longer possible to do so.

Age Times exists to help you do exactly that!

Whether you’re interested in discovering new music, aren’t sure what value the latest technology really brings to your life, or want to learn about the best ways to find a new hobby or passion, Age Times covers all this and much more!

Know our Authors

Karl Tippins
Karl Tippins

Karl joined Age Group in 2020 as Editor-in-Chief for the group's entire collection of websites. Karl is an experienced finance writer in his own right, with nearly 20 years' expertise on everything from financial planning and budgeting to identifying financial mis-selling, and has written on such topics for various brands. Karl has also been interviewed for and had quotes published on various leading websites, including Yahoo! Finance, NASDAQ, and the Daily Express.

Zara Tunnicliffe
Zara Tunnicliffe

Zara joined Age Group in 2020 and is an expert in all things food and drink, travel and lifestyle.

Joanne Rushton
Joanne Rushton

Joanne joined Age Group in 2020, bringing nearly a decade's experience working at the Co-Operative Bank to share her knowledge and insight with our readers. Joanne is particularly knowledgeable about funeral planning and the funeral industry, and has an interest in how death is viewed by different societies and cultures worldwide.

Krista Lomu
Krista Lomu

Krista joined Age Group in 2020, bringing two politics degrees and over a decade's experience working across the finance industry as a researcher and writer, including over 17 years at Wolters Kluwer Financial Services. Based in London, she can turn even the most complicated finance topics into accessible and straightforward content. When she's not writing, she likes to read, watch football and play games - fuelled by many cups of coffee!

Boma Wokoma
Boma Wokoma

Boma joined Age Group in 2020 and specialises in creating finance content for both B2C and B2B audiences.

Ross Hindle
Ross Hindle

Ross joined Age Group in 2020 bringing a genuine passion and many years expertise in the arts, specifically film, television and gaming. He is also a freelance novelist and short story writer.

Rachel Lee
Rachel Lee

Rachel joined Age Group in 2020, bringing over five years' experience from roles at Morgan Stanley and Newton Investment Management prior to becoming a full-time finance writer. As well as writing on various finance topics for Pension Times, Rachel's work can also be found at various other online outlines, including Online Mortgage Advisor.

Clio Paterson
Clio Paterson

Clio joined Age Group in 2020. She is lifestyle content writer and a mum of two. Based in Manchester and specialising in travel, beauty and fashion, Clio has had her work featured by some of the best publications most exciting brands across the U.K. and Europe.

Angus Wright
Angus Wright

Angus joined Age Times in 2020 and is a specialist on lifestyle and technology topics.

Kevin Hardwicke
Kevin Hardwicke

Kevin joined Age Group in 2020. As well as sharing personal experience of trying to find a property during the Covid-19 pandemic, Kevin is an expert in cultural issues including music and film from the 1960s and 1970s onwards.

Maria Montgomery
Maria Montgomery

Maria joined Age Group in 2020 and specialises in content around dating and mental wellbeing. She has lived in seven different countries and is the owner of Magique and That Woman Is A Woman Productions. Her blog, Confessions of a Dizzy Blonde, offers her life learnings, sprinkled with a large dose of humour and sex!

Joshua Moynehan
Joshua Moynehan

Joshua joined Age Group in 2020 following a short yet successful career as a stockbroker. Using this prior experience and earned knowledge, Joshua specialises in finance topics and particularly how technology can be used to navigate financial markets and concepts. In his spare time, Joshua enjoys travelling, gardening and keeping fit.

Marrissa Wilson
Marrissa Wilson

Marrissa joined Age Group in 2020 and specialises in topics surrounding lifestyle and the home.

Olivia Barnes-Brett
Olivia Barnes-Brett

Olivia joined Age Group in 2020 and specialises in writing about lifestyle topics and hobbies, as well as covering issues like loneliness and social isolation. Olivia speaks three languages and is also involved in teaching and creative fiction writing.

Sarah Wilkinson
Sarah Wilkinson

Sarah joined Age Times in 2020 having spent most of her twenties travelling the world as a teacher, living in various countries including Turkey, Spain and Poland. Given her life experiences, Sarah naturally specialises in topics surrounding travel and lifestyle. Sarah loves spending time with family, reading the classics, and anything dog related!

Sam Jeans
Sam Jeans

Sam joined Age Group in 2021 and is an experienced writer with expertise across a variety of lifestyle and culture topics. When he's not writing, he can often be found digging through history textbooks, scientific journals and boxes of vinyl records.

Mark Benson
Mark Benson

Mark joined Age Group in 2020, bringing over 10 years experience from his previous career as an investment adviser at Brewin Dolphin, and another over 10 years’ experience in writing around property, including mortgages and equity release, general finance, and investment subjects.

Reno Charlton
Reno Charlton

Reno joined Age Group in 2020 and has over 20 years of writing experience covering various finance topics and finance news, Reno is also a published author and has written several children's books and short stories.

Douglas Crawford
Douglas Crawford

Douglas joined Age Times in 2020, bringing years of experience and recognition as a notable technology expert across the UK. Douglas covers all things technology but has particular expertise in cybersecurity and online privacy. Douglas is a passionate lover of life who enjoys directing that passion into his work.

Holly Pennington
Holly Pennington

Holly joined Age Times in 2020, bringing vast knowledge and experience around lifestyle and culture topics. Holly loves using her experiences to connect with her audience through her writing.

Matilda Davies
Matilda Davies

Matilda joined Age Times in 2020 bringing years of experience as a journalist and content creator for local, national and global publications including The Times, Digital Spy, PinkNews, Metro Online, and Gay Star News. She specialises in culture and lifestyle content, and is passionate about connecting with audiences through these topics.

Stela Gineva
Stela Gineva

Stela joined Age Group in May 2021 and has two journalism degrees and a wealth of expertise in a broad range of finance topics. As well as writing for Pension Times, Stela has experience in writing for insurtech startup Zixty and in writing consumer finance pieces for Money to the Masses.

Chloe Lay
Chloe Lay

Chloe is a vastly experienced food and travel writer who has been writing for Age Times since 2021. Chloe loves travelling and is especially fond of all things Italy. When she's not travelling, Chloe can be found curled up with a good book, or out on the town seeking out a new craft beer to obsess over.

Katie Howe
Katie Howe

Katie has been writing for Health Times since 2021. She loves breaking down complex health and wellbeing topics and introducing them to a wider audience. When not writing Katie is an avid reader and is always open to exploring and learning new ideas.

Hassan Thwaini
Hassan Thwaini

Hassan is a qualified Clinical Pharmacist who completed his Master's degree at the University of Sunderland. Hassan is currently working as a medical writer and has been published on various nutritional websites, produced unique content for his university board, and carried out research for renowned surgeons.

Eleanor Jones
Eleanor Jones

Eleanor joined Health Times in 2022 and is an experienced health and lifestyle writer.

Anne Howard
Anne Howard

Anne joined AgeGroup in 2022. While Anne today predominantly specialises in writing about various health-related topics, her earlier career saw her work in numerous roles in the "death industry," gaining over 20 years of experience and expertise in funeral and estate planning. She lives in Norfolk and enjoys spending time in the countryside.

AgeGroup Community Writer
AgeGroup Community Writer

This article was written by a member of the AgeGroup Community based on their personal experiences. To tell your story on one of our websites, get in touch with editor@agegroup.io.

Richard Gilbert-Cross
Richard Gilbert-Cross

Writer, journalist and traveller Richard has written extensively for publications including NME and Louder Than War. He is also the co-founder of Sideways Poetry Magazine and has a degree in Creative Writing from Brunel University. When not travelling (and writing about travel and other lifestyle and culture topics!) Richard lives in Hackney, London and works on his debut novel.

Sophie Edwards
Sophie Edwards

Sophie joined AgeGroup in 2023, bringing many years of experience in writing health, wellness, and personal development. Sophie has a degree in psychology from the University of Plymouth.

Martin Jennings-Wright
Martin Jennings-Wright

Martin joined AgeGroup in 2023 after over twenty years running cinemas, making him something of a cine-bore! He’s well-versed in classic musicals and what he doesn’t know about Hitchcock is strictly for the birds.

Andrew McGrotty
Andrew McGrotty

Andrew joined Agegroup in 2023, bringing many years of experience writing about various culture and lifestyle topics. Andrew lives in London and has a strong interest in art, travel and fashion.

Olivia Blackham
Olivia Blackham

Olivia joined AgeGroup in March 2023, bringing a wealth of experience in writing about various lifestyle topics and a passion for travel.

Katie Baker
Katie Baker

Katie joined AgeGroup in 2023. She has many years of experience writing about lifestyle-related topics, including travel and leisure, and is also an academic researcher. When she's not writing, Katie can be found seeking out her next travel adventure, or curled up with a good book.

Brittany Scott-Gunfield
Brittany Scott-Gunfield

Brittany joined AgeGroup in 2023. Having previously worked in a hospital, Brittany has a wealth of knowledge and experience in both general and specific health issues.

Kay Aschaber
Kay Aschaber

Kay joined AgeGroup in 2023 and has a wealth of experience writing about travel, food & drink, technology and many more subjects for both online and offline publications.

Savana Khallouf
Savana Khallouf

Savana, an experienced writer and editor with a degree in Health Sciences, joined Age Group in 2023. Committed to the pursuit of excellence in content creation, she can be found with a good cup of coffee or exploring the great outdoors in her spare time. As well as writing for Health Times using the knowledge gained during her studies, Savana is a member of our editing and proofreading team.

Jacqui Baker
Jacqui Baker

Jacqui is a dating mentor and personal matchmaker, as well as the founder of Select Connections, a bespoke matchmaking service. At Age Times, Jacqui tackles common over-50s dating challenges, offering insightful advice, real-life anecdotes, and a sprinkling of humour.

Age Times UK Editors
Age Times UK Editors

This article was written by Age Times UK Editors, who have many years of experience and expertise writing informative and engaging content around lifestyle-related topics.