Financial
Advice and experience to help you support and protect your parents and their rights.
What is Carer’s Allowance and how can I claim it?
If you’re in the UK you could get £76.75 a week in Carer’s Allowance (March 2024) if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week. That makes it a pretty full-time job, although some people do fit part-time working into their day as well. There are rules. You can’t share a Carer’s Allowance […]
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The different ways to manage your savings
Collaborative Post The importance of managing savings You might think that the act of keeping money aside each month is sufficient to save effectively. However, how you store your money is just as important to ensure these funds retain their value. As most standard bank accounts don’t have interest rates that equal or exceed inflation, […]
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What are the situations when I might need the help of a no-win no-fee solicitor?
Collaborative Post When you’re injured and it isn’t your fault, you may feel as though you deserve compensation. However, the process of getting it can be daunting and the legal jargon can make it more difficult for some individuals. The term no-win no-fee is one you’ll usually see surrounding personal injury or medical negligence claims, […]
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Legacies and wishes – common choices in wills today
If you’re planning to write a will, you may find it useful to know what other people have been deciding for their own planning purposes. Will Suite, a provider of software that helps professionals create legal documents, has analysed over 200,000 wills in England and Wales, to produce a report highlighting today’s trends. Who is […]
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How was the Spring 2024 budget for older people?
We’ve just had the latest Spring Budget from the UK chancellor, and hopes that issues affecting older people might receive some attention were on the whole sadly dashed. Social care and national insurance One of the many problems with a revolving door for government leaders is that policies change rapidly. Only a few years ago […]
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Rookie mistakes when buying life insurance
Collaborative Post Buying life insurance is a great way to protect your loved ones financially in case something were to happen to you. But whether you’ve already bought cover or not, there are a number of mistakes you should avoid to get the most out of your cover. Here are some errors people make when […]
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Top Tips for Managing Bills on Behalf of a Loved One
Collaborative Post Managing bills for a loved one can be a daunting task, especially when aiming to ensure their financial well-being without compromising on the quality of their utilities and services. From setting up direct debits to understanding energy usage, here are several strategies to streamline the process and make bill management efficient and stress-free. […]
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Warnings on no-win, no-fee offers on NHS CHC claims
The question of NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) payments has been a challenging one for many. Now the announcement of updated UK government guidelines have prompted renewed warnings from a group of organisations campaigning to improve CHC that they should be aware of their rights and be wary of no-claim, no-fee offers. What is NHS CHC? […]
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Smart Budgeting: Secrets to Managing Your Finances Effectively
Collaborative Post Budgeting is usually perceived as a daunting, miserable, and unfashionable affair. This originates partly from our unfortunate programming via unwise channels of knowledge. Buying a new cool gadget is thought to be fashionable. Yet, we fail to realize the ravaging repercussions of impulse purchases in our lives. Smart budgeting enables you to navigate […]
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Managing Your Finances in Later Life – Some Top Tips
Collaborative Post Staying on top of your finances is crucial at any age, but it can be especially important for older people. It helps you retire with peace of mind with enough money to cover your basic needs as well as any unexpected costs. Budgeting in retirement Whether or not you’re accustomed to budgeting, now […]
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