Are you 40 plus and stressed?

[loulou]

Life is supposed to begin at 40 but Britons aged 40 and above are more likely to be struggling than the younger generation, according to research.
Middle-aged people nowadays are more likely to be strapped for cash, going through relationship break-ups or caring for elderly or ill parents.
The most stressful time is between the ages of 45 and 54, according to a survey by online broker Selftrade.

[paulham]

Not yet.

[loulou]

What we worry about:
38% How to keep up with household payments
38% Savings and longer-term investments
28% Health problems
17% Changing career paths
13% How to keep up with the costs of children
10% Being made redundant
10% Looking after or arranging care for elderly relatives
9% Relationship problems
3% Moving to the country for a slower pace of life

[loulou]

I really do not worry about any of the above.

[paulham]

Should you worry about that?

[loulou]

not as much as we should worry about who will win x factor or what santa will bring me for christmas.

[paulham]

If you are a good girl Santa will empty his sack for you.


Errrr........I'll get my coat.