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Non financial retirement planning?
Originally posted on pensions but advise to repost here All, I am hoping to retire early in about 6 years (age 55) and think I have the financial side in place. But what about the non-financial stuff? I have some ideas about hobbies/interests I would like to pursue, but can't at the moment as work is still taking up much…
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Forum for people living/moving abroad
There used to be a dedicated forum for people either living or thinking about living abroad. There was lots of useful stuff about health care, buying houses, cost of living, weather surprises etc. but I can't find it now. Does anyone know where it is?
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Does this sound right? Is there a cause for complaint?
I found out last Monday that my 82 year old father has advanced CA Prostate with bone metastases. He lives with his partner, about 75 miles from me. I knew he was not well, but he is a very private and domineering person, and does not talk about anything, even to his partner. She learned of the full situation last Monday…
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Cat problem in a flat?
I need to downsize to a flat and there are several two bedroomed flats locally that would be suitable. My problem is my housecat. Where do you put the litter tray in a flat? There is no problem is my current abode. I can only think I should have to let him go but he has been with me 6 years (he is about 12). Any thoughts?
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If YOU have a Bus Pass
If you have a bus pass for whatever reason, you might like to read this. Last week, I decided to travel to Dorchester on Market Day. This is a popular service from Weymouth a there is a queue all day normally. I was second in the queue at 9am, in readiness for the 9.30 curfew. The person who was first, told me that the…
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Finding IFA to help with my gran's financial affairs
Hello all! I have Power of Attorney for my grandma who's 90 & lives in a care home. I've just sold her house & am looking for an IFA who can help me find the best way to pay for her care home costs (which I imagine will be an annuity) & generally help me access & sort out all her little investments & accounts. I've managed…
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Financial Assessment for Care-home fees
I'm just in the process of completing the financial assessment on behalf of my aunt for social services. She has just under £300 in her 'pocket money' a/c within the home she lives in. Do I need to inform them of that too.
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Hearing Aids - Your Hearing.co.uk
Hi everyone, I've been looking around online and these guys claim to be the cheapest for hearing aids: http://www.yourhearing.co.uk/ I've spoken with then directly and seem to be very knowledgeable, thinking of having the free home hearing test with them. Does anyone have any experience or dealings with…
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Holiday insurance that pays out?
Hello, I'm traveling with my wife to Majorca this summer, I've always gone with insure & go top policy, having watched Benidorm ER etc and seen people kicked out of hospital due to lack of cover I asked the question, only to be told that they only cover FREE public hospitals!! My question is, who has had a claim paid out…
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Help in finding thread please?
I am trying to find the great long thread that I know is somewhere on MSE forums to do with peoples experiences on/information about retiring abroad. I've scanned through all the sub-forums and cant find it. Does anyone know where it is please?
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Continuing Healthcare claims in Wales deadline set
The Welsh government has set a deadline of 31st July for retrospective CHC claims dating back to April 2003. (ref: Hugh James Solicitors advert) Relevant page on Hugh James site is here. http://www.hughjames.com/service/nursing-care/deadline-approaching-wrongly-paid-care-home-fees-wales/?gclid=CJftm8Wc4r4CFUfLtAodh1UAEg