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Archives for March 2009

Rowntree Foundation publish options for care funding
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation have published suggestions for reform of the care funding system. Summary of report here. http://www.jrf.org.uk/media-centre/UK-care-system-implementing-reforms Main proposals are: The four proposed interim solutions are:* Equity release, allowing older homeowners to pay for home-based care…
"Vulture" syndrome
Telegraph Any thoughts on how this can be avoided, other than spending all the money so there's nothing left to fight over? :D
Free tickets to The Eco Homes Show
This Show is part of The National Homebuilding & Renovating SHow, on at the NEC from 19 to 22 March. Lots of great ideas on energy efficiency as well as home improvement and build your own home. Click on this link for free tickets: www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/free
Funerals and paying for them...
Hello. I need some advice please. My mother is terminally ill and lives with a friend, who has taken on responsibilty as a carer. Unbeknown to me, they have been making funeral arrangements, completely ignoring the costs, in the expectation I will pay for it all. Now I appreciate this may sound heartless, but although I…
Joint tenant with mum - does she need to make a will?
I have a mortgage as a joint tenant with my mother. She has always buried her head in the sand and won't make a will yet. If she doesn't make a will, will the property automatically go to me after she dies? This property is my only home on which I pay all of the mortgage. Does that also mean I don't have to pay inheritance…
wills and tenants in common
Having read a lot of info on here re wills and tenants in common we are thinking of rewriting our wills and leaving our half's of the property to our children, however there is some talk of potential pitfalls to this, if our children inherited half the property and then went through bankruptcy, divorce, child maintenance…

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'Unfair' standing charges need to go: MPs back Martin's and MSE's calls for energy bill overhaul
Energy standing charges unfairly penalise households on lower incomes and those looking to cut their usage, a cross-party group of MPs have said in a new report published today.
NatWest and RBS to close at least 134 branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
The NatWest Group will shut at least 143 of its bank branches throughout 2023 and 2024 following its latest announcement.
Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds to close 35 more branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds, which are all part of the Lloyds Banking Group, have announced they'll close at least 35 more branches between them over the next 12 months.
Martin Lewis: Are you an E.on customer? Here's an easy way to cut what you pay for energy
E.on Next's 'Pledge' tariff could be an easy way to cut your bills over the next year, according to MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis.
Martin Lewis: Urgent warning for savers as base rate held at 5.25%
You should open a fixed savings rate NOW in case rates are cut, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned.
Second cost of living payment to be paid from 31 October – here's who qualifies and how much you'll get
Over eight million households on certain benefits and tax credits will receive their second cost of living payment from 31 October.
E.on Next's Pledge tariff costs £50 less than the Energy Price Cap – should you switch?
E.on Next has launched an energy deal for existing customers that costs around £50 a year (around 3%) less than the Price Cap for typical users, making it one of the cheapest deals available.
Workers aged 18+ could benefit from a hidden pay rise in future as new pension auto-enrolment rules get the go-ahead
Workers aged 18 and above may benefit from a 'hidden' pay rise in future as the Government now has the power to lower the age limit to be automatically enrolled into workplace pensions from 22 to 18.
Find HIDDEN supermarket discounts in the ‘world foods’ section – up to 80% off herbs, spices, tinned goods & more
You know the old saying, 'it's not what you know, it's who you know' – well, the same can be applied to navigating the aisles of your local supermarket – in this instance, 'its not what you shop, but where you shop'. We’ve uncovered baby aisle bargains and how you can save by crouching down . Now we’re unearthing secrets in the ‘world foods’ aisle…

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