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Over 50s MoneySaving
Archives for October 2006
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Additional Pensions Contributions
I claim my state pension in May of next year. I have obtained a Pensions Forecast which says I missed three year's contributions (agreed) and that I can pay about £1,050 to make these up in which case my forecast pension will increase by about £300 per annum. This seems a fair bet provided my wife and I don't peg out in…
This make me furious
I have recently received my TV license reminder and have been informed that no longer is this renewable at the Post Office. The new way id via PayPoint outlets shops and the two closest to my house are listed. HOWEVER, these are shops that are not convenient as they are passed on my way to town in the bus. I looked on the…
Winter Fuel Rebate - British Gas Question?
Unfortunately I cant find the original post, but at the beginning of the year I noticed a thread in regards to a £60 rebate from British Gas for people on certain benefits. I passed the details on to my Mum and she made a claim. BUT she has never received any such rebate, despite being told she was eligable. :mad: Does…
Winter Fuel Allowance - when paid?
As first timers (OH became 60 in June, and we have completed the claim form etc.), please can anyone tell us which month the winter fuel allowance is paid? Need to budget the current account so it doesn't overdraw. Thanks for any answer to this.
Computer costs
Hello, can anyone tell me how much electricity costs per hour to run my computer, thanks oap
Advice re moms pension
Hi there hope you dont mind me picking your brains about this.... My dad died 22 years ago, my mom hasnt worked since 1973 and claimed widows pension for all these years. She is 60 next year and has received a letter today saying she will have an old age pension of £20 odd per week (her widows pension is currently about…
oil v electric panel heaters
Please can I have some advice for an elderly friend. She wants to know which would be the cheapest to run. An oil filled or an electric panel heater. It would be in her bathroom and would be on a low heat all day. (it's brass monkeys in there in most weathers). The rest of her bungalow has storage heaters but the bathroom…
Zipvit vitamins
I usually buy my Glucosamine at Healthspan. I have noticed zipvit vitamins are cheaper. Anybody here using this company, are they any good? Thanks
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