Financial
Advice and experience to help you support and protect your parents and their rights.
The importance of insulating more homes for vulnerable people
Collaborative Post Many Britons will remember a series of protests and disruptions undertaken by activist group Insulate Britain in late 2021. At the time, the pressure group’s concerns were dismissed as relatively irrelevant, and their methods lambasted by politicians and media correspondents alike. But the concerns raised by Insulate Britain turned out to be somewhat […]
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Sensible tips to cut energy costs at home
The latest energy price cap in the UK came into force on 1 October 2023. The maximum amount energy suppliers are allowed to charge people on default tariffs between 1 October to 31 December 2023 is £1,834 per year for a typical household who pay by Direct Debit. The amount anyone pays will depend on […]
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When is the Best Time to Rent in London and Manchester?
Collaborative Post If you’re considering moving into a rented property in the UK, then you might find that the cost varies dramatically depending on where you are. If you’re looking to live in a major city like London or Manchester, where property prices are higher, then you might find the extra cost reflected in your […]
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Retirement: When, and How, Should You Retire?
Collaborative Post For those who haven’t given much thought to their retirement, the first thing that comes to mind is State Pension – that is, the government pension payments for which you are made eligible through National Insurance contributions during your working life. The State Pension age for people retiring now is 66, but the […]
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How are people dealing with the rises in the cost of living?
Not so long ago we were focused on the threat of Covd-19. Now as that seems to be fading into the background, we are facing an extremely challenging time as the cost of living rises rapidly. How are we and our older family, many of whom exist on fixed and even falling incomes, cope with […]
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What is the connection between b-money and Bitcoin?
Collaborative Post Have you heard about b-money? It was intended to be an anonymous, distributed electronic cash system. B-money was first revealed in 1998 by computer scientist Wei Dai. In this way, b-money endeavored to provide many of the same services as well as features that contemporary cryptocurrencies today do as well. While the oldest […]
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Top 9 reasons why need a lawyer when you start to get older
Collaborative Post No one likes to think about getting older, but the fact is, it’s a natural process that happens to all of us. As you get closer to retirement age, it’s important to start thinking about the steps you need to take to make sure your later years are as comfortable and stress-free as […]
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A guide to card protection and insurance
Collaborative Post There are many upsides to purchasing things with your credit card, including protection. Different card issuers, including MasterCard, Visa, and American Express, offer different forms of card purchase protection. However, it essentially amounts to you getting reimbursed if anything goes wrong after you’ve purchased items. Many things can go wrong when you use […]
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How to avoid garage scams
Collaborative Post Do you sometimes feel intimidated taking your car to the garage? This is a common issue that many motorists have as they often fear that they will be scammed or taken advantage of due to their lack of knowledge about cars. While most garages are friendly and reliable, you will find that there […]
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Financial advice for ageing parents
Collaborative Post As your parents age, one of the most important things you can do for them is to help them manage their finances. Unfortunately, many people don’t know where to start when it comes to giving their parents financial advice. Here are a few tips to get you started. Helping your Parents Stay Financially […]
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