Financial
Advice and experience to help you support and protect your parents and their rights.
Finance tips that will help you as an older person
Collaborative Post Older people have so much to think about when it comes to money. They have to think about retirement, insurance, bills, pensions and more. All of this can be overwhelming, but it is essential that you manage and monitor your money so that it can help you in later life. Of course, everyone’s […]
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Latest on phishing scams and other tales of dastardly behaviour
No apologies for returning to the subject of scams yet again for an update. The sort of good news is, contrary to popular belief, that older people are not necessarily the most vulnerable when it comes to phishing and its relations. This is simply because many of the most senior members of the population don’t […]
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Finding ways to make your money go further as you get older
Collaborative Post When you have worked hard your entire life you want to make sure that later on when you are ready to retire that you will be able to live comfortably without financial worries. So finding ways to make your money go a little further is always helpful. Plan Ahead First of all it […]
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Can Will Trusts help to protect your inheritance?
Protecting inheritances for families is high on the agenda for many of us as we approach our older years. One option is to look at Will Trusts. This article explains what they are and how they work. What is a Will Trust? There are several types of Will Trusts which can be created within your […]
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3 Methods of Protecting the Assets of an Elderly Loved One
Collaborative Post There may come a time when an older loved one such as a parent, grandparent or other close relative doesn’t have the cognitive capability or mental faculty to manage their assets or finances by themselves, and as a care provider, fiduciary responsibility may fall on you. This is an extremely important role since […]
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Claiming benefits and allowances for older people and their carers
Older people in the UK can claim a wide variety of benefits to help finance their everyday lives. Some are well-known and easy-ish to claim. Many are not. Here are the key allowances that they or their supporter may be able to claim. Where the process is complex, we’ve added links for you to investigate […]
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6 Safe Ways to Invest in Blockchain Stocks
Collaborative Post Blockchain technology has become a game-changer in the financial market. It utilises peer-to-peer transactions that are added to blocks and can’t be altered or removed. The integrity that blockchain offers and the cost-cutting transactions have increased its popularity among individuals and companies. During its inception in 2009, the technology was used to launch […]
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Options Available When a Financial Emergency Strikes
Collaborative Post Throughout life, there will be moments where we need to access funds that we may not have. This is considered a financial emergency, and it’s important to know what your options are when this happens. Here is a list of the many ways you can access money in a financial emergency. 1. Borrow […]
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Exploring Financial Benefits for Seniors
Collaborative Post When you have a senior or an elderly family member, you want to make sure they are getting the best care and financial support they possibly can, especially if their pension doesn’t cover everything. If you care for them, you might be spending more time helping them than concentrating on your job, which […]
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Life Ledger – simplifying death notification to organisations free of charge
Service Review When you’re grieving for the loss of a parent, settling their affairs can be slow, arduous and painful. It’s surprising how many organisations have to be notified – from banks and pension funds to mobile phone contract providers and utilities. Not only do you have to find the details of each account, but […]
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