I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:01:26 UTCUpdated Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:01:26 UTCOriginal reporting: BBC Business

What happened

The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.

Key facts

Reported by BBC Business and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:01:26 UTC.

Why it matters

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