Bankruptcy up sixfold among pensioners

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The number of bankrupt over-65s has increased six times in the past ten years, the Insolvency Service says.

Bankruptcy among the over-65s is increasing at a rate 50% quicker than any other age group. Around 10 times more women in this age group are becoming bankrupt compared to 2000. However, bankrupt...

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