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Over 50s MoneySaving
Archives for September 2004
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Long term care insurance
Just a quickie, Does anyone have any info regarding LTC insurance i.e. providers and approximate costs. Any info would be of great help. Cheers thedoc
Small Stamp & Even Smaller State Pension
Just wondered if anyone can point me in the right direction go get more info with regards the national insurance small stamp (married women) and the pittance of state pension. My mum worked all her life, was advised to change to the small stamp and now finds her state pension entitlement is a pittance. I'm sure I saw…
Is it really that humorous?
Hi all I also lurk on the Age Concern Discussion Boards and occasionally contribute. Recently someone posted a humorous poem all about how his ISA had matured but he didn't know what to do with it and eventually it would have to go to pay the council tax. A lot of bitter laughter. I posted saying I had recently moved all…
sIMPLIFYING SAVINGS
Hi all First of all, many thanks to Martin - I have learned SO much from you!! I decided to simplify my savings. Heard someone on Radio 4 'Moneybox' recently (think it was Paul Lewis - any relation?) define savings and investments thus: Savings are up to 5 yrs, investments mid-to longer term i.e. 5 - 10 yrs. At 69 I can't…
Free Wills for over 55's
Cancer Research have a deal where they pay the solicitors bill for clients aged 55 or over who draft a will with a solicitor that has signed up to the scheme. There is no requirement to leave anything to charity & the scheme is called Cancer Research UK FreeWill Service. Their contact number is 0207 009 8833 the website…
Advice on flying wanted
I am flying with my gran to NZ in a few weeks time. She has a letter from the doctor stating that she is fine to fly but does suffer from high blood pressure. When should we make the airline aware and can this be used to our advantage in seating arrangements at all
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