Financial
Advice and experience to help you support and protect your parents and their rights.
Things to consider before getting 50+ insurance
Collaborative Post As our loved ones get older, they may notice that they are bombarded more and more with advertisements trying to sell them life insurance policies. It’s not a bad idea to consider speaking to your loved one about some of these as they can help to make sure that they get the coverage […]
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Understanding Deputyship and the Court of Protection in England and Wales
Often people assume that if they were to lose their ability to look after their financial affairs and make their own decisions then their spouse or children will have the power to access bank accounts and make decisions. That is not necessarily the case. In the event that you were to lack capacity, only those […]
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Is it too late to invest your money?
Collaborative Post You might think it’s too late for your parents or grandparents to invest their money when they reach a certain age, but this isn’t the case. Here’s why… It’s never too late for an older person to invest their money, and it can actually be beneficial for them to do it. There are […]
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Sorting out your finances in 2021
Collaborative Post After the last year, we are really feeling the pinch lately and it is time to move forward and get our finances back on track. Give A Budgeting Tracker A Go Budgeting is now easier than ever. There are so many different types of apps available on your phone and tablets now. These […]
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3 qualities to seek in a credible estate agent business
Collaborative Post Finding the best estate agents to deal with an individual’s property needs is obviously something that is highly important. At the end of the day, buying or selling a property is not something which is done lightly – a lot of money exchanges hand and sometimes there is a high-risk factor associated. Therefore, […]
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What happens to my pension if I move abroad?
Collaborative Post Moving abroad is an exciting step, particularly if you are moving for a happy, sunny, peaceful retirement. However, one of the more stressful aspects of making a big move abroad is sorting out your financials. Exchange rates, purchasing a home in your chosen destination and opening a new bank account can all be […]
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Alternatives to using a solicitor when needing assistance with your legal affairs
By Amanda Hamilton, National Association of Licensed Paralegals We all need to deal with legal things as we get older and take on more responsibility. Whether you are looking to get your own will together and put in place power of attorney or trusts for the future, or have been called upon to deal with […]
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Are your relatives spending too much on their necessities?
Collaborative Post You want your mum and dad to keep their independence and live their own lives. However, maybe you can’t help but notice they’re forking out a little more than they need to when it comes to buying the necessities of life. Ranging from their average food shop to how much they’re spending on […]
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Planning ahead – tips to help older relatives build solid financial foundations
Collaborative Post Planning ahead is beneficial at any stage in life, but it’s particularly important to think about your financial future as you approach retirement and your senior years. If you’re helping your parents or other older relatives to build solid financial foundations, here are some useful tips. Retirement planning and pensions Most of us […]
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How you can help your parents prepare for retirement
Collaborative Post People often think that when you get to retirement age, all you have to look forward to is filling up your days with activities now you are no longer at work. Sadly, this isn’t always the case as many people are working until later in life, and the onset of age-related health conditions […]
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