Financial
Advice and experience to help you support and protect your parents and their rights.
NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) – Preparation Checklist
NHS Continuing Healthcare in England is funding provided by the NHS for people aged 18+ who have significant ongoing health care needs (outside hospital). It covers all assessed health and associated care needs. The funding is notoriously difficult to achieve, and success varies across regions of the country. To support your application, artificial intelligence tool […]
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Pension fraud is on the rise. How do we protect our family?
Criminals are increasingly targeting older people and those approaching retirement to steal their life savings. Action Fraud in the UK has reported a shocking £17.5 million lost to pension scams in 2024 alone — that’s around £48,000 stolen every single day. On average, victims lost £33,848 each. To help keep your older relatives and friends […]
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What are the new rules for cash withdrawals from banks and how do they affect older people?
There has been some chatter on social media and elsewhere about changes to limits for cash withdrawals and whether these would specifically affect over 65s. With the help of ChatGTP, we investigated what changes are planned or have taken place. As this is an AI-assisted article, it’s a good basis for further investigation with your […]
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How to Find the Right Lawyer for Your Needs
Collaborative Post When facing a legal issue for the first time, it’s highly important to find the right lawyer. However, with so many different options and so many professionals offering different services, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This comprehensive guide will walk you through a straightforward and practical process to help you choose a lawyer […]
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What the Pension Schemes Bill Means for Employers
Collaborative Post The latest Pension Schemes Bill introduces a series of reforms that will have far-reaching implications for how you manage your employees’ retirement benefits. With provisions designed to simplify processes and increase the flexibility of pension funds, the Bill demands careful consideration of your obligations and strategies. Surplus Extraction from Defined Benefit Schemes One […]
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The Pros and Cons of New Build Homes
Collaborative Post The allure of a brand-new home is hard to ignore. A fresh kitchen, pristine bathrooms, and the promise of modern conveniences are attractive, especially for first-time buyers. Developers are increasingly appealing to homebuyers by offering innovative layouts, eco-friendly features, and energy-efficient solutions. However, there are potential drawbacks and hurdles in the buying process […]
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What are the different types of property valuations, and what makes them important?
Collaborative Post There are many different types of property valuations, but knowing which one is best suited to your property can be confusing. In this short guide, we’ll help you navigate which type of valuation you might need and when you would need it. Property valuation The most common type of valuation and the one […]
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Helping a Loved One Plan Their Estate
Collaborative Post It’s a common misconception that a person who has already made a will does not require estate planning. However a will is just one element of a wider and more complex estate plan, including things such as medical care and financial matters. In addition to helping protect the estate for future beneficiaries, estate […]
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How to plan for retirement
Collaborative Post With certain challenges facing the State Pension, it’s essential to secure a stable financial future by planning for retirement. The average life expectancy in the UK currently sits at 80 years, meaning that a comfortable retirement could last two decades or more. With so many factors to consider as you approach your golden […]
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How much does a good retirement cost in the UK today?
Every year the Retirement Living Standards body in the UK publishes its latest estimates of the annual income pensioners need for retirement. They categorise living standards in terms of Minimum, Moderate and Comfortable for single and two-person homes. It’s a very useful report, offering not just headline numbers but detail of how the researchers define […]
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