I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance
The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.
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Notable Quotes
"you only have one opportunity at life"
— Sarah Moorhouse , Other
"To me that's wild. It never even crossed my mind that I'll get money when my mum and dad die. I'd so much rather them do what they want to do."
— Poppy , Other
"It's just having a little bit of indulgence to enjoy life."
— Mike Ambery , Executive
"I have been quite explicit to say there is unlikely to be a legacy because I'm anticipating spending it all."
— Karen Green , Other
Key People
Geoff Moorhouse is a retiree who enjoys traveling with his wife Sarah.
Karen Green is a retiree who has informed her children that there may not be an inheritance.
Mike Ambery is the retirement and savings director at Standard Life.
Poppy is the daughter of Sarah and Geoff Moorhouse who supports their spending choices.
Sarah Moorhouse is a retired school administrator who enjoys spending her pension on travel.
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The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.
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