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Grandparent has a large amount of cash
My grandfather has recently passed away and we've been helping my grandmother to sort out their finances. She has revealed that they have a pretty large amount of cash hidden away in the house which has built up over the years. She doesn't want to pay this money into a bank account as she fears that it would get swallowed…
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Transfer of property to your child
Hi, So I have read a couple of previous threads about this and I'm no clearer on how to do this. I currently live in a property that is owned by my parents (who are in their mid 50's) and they want to transfer the property to me. They own their own home plus some rental properties outright and hopefully are a long way off…
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sugar addiction, it is a fact
the chemical sugar opens gated ion channels and leads to the production of neurotransmitters such as seratonin and beta endorphin. Seratonin in particular has a great influence over many complex functions in the brain, eg sleep, mood, appetite, pain. People can become addicted to the soothing effects of the…
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What is a Property Protection Trust?
Can anyone explain what a property protection trust is and what the benefits are? Thanks.
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local council
[FONT="]Council doing some works inside relative flat but she and other residents had no say in how it should be done, they were told what was going to happen by contractors. The contractor plaster wall and decorated part they worked on but the rest of the room looks bad only partly decorated. Can she insist they…
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where to put money
I've got a small amount of money to invest - should I put it into a funeral plan for self and husband, or put it towards an endowment mortgage on a rental property we own?
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passing money over to children, painlessly
I have been thinking for a while and observing my children in their financial struggles. They don`t waste money, they have mortgages, they shop at lidl and don`t run flash cars or go on expensive holidays. They all have steady spouses or long term partners and there are grandchildren. One needs a new bathroom with a proper…
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Installing a New Boiler
Need a new boiler and have decided for no particular reason to go for a combi. We have 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a toilet, living room, dining room, kitchen, utility room and 14 radiators all in. Can anyone advise as to what I could expect in the way of estimates and a rough timescale for the job?
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Retirement Properties Worthwhile?
Hi, What do people think of retirement property websites like Retirementmove. Are they worth using or should I use something else? I appreciate any help very much.
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Discounted Senior Railcard
It seems there are many discounts available for 16-25 and Friends and Family Railcards. But wonder why the Seniors are not so privileged. Can a member of the Research team Blagg one for us oldies ?
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Birthday present ideas for 90 yr old please?
As subject line really. Nothing along the lines of rug for lap, cosy slippers etc. She's not that kind of person. New pair of stout walking boots, pickup stick and pack of bin liners is more her line, for picking up litter on her daily walks. Loves to read, travel, daydream, chat with friends in coffee houses, mooch around…
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60th birthday - ideas please
Hello. I'm thinking about my 60th birthday next year and would like to plan a holiday abroad - something special, but still relatively budget. My birthday's the very beginning of March, so it needs to be suitable at that time of year. We don't tend to like big cities, although I do like architecture and culture. Would like…
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over 50's but seems like over 60's Thread
Am I missing something? Doesn't seem to be many discounts for the 50-60 range or could someone point me in the right direction? Thank you!
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Playlist
Determined to crack this but feel like I am getting nowhere on the Internet, so I return (after a long time away) to this site. I have never had a music collection on any devices I have been given an iPhone 5. Does anyone know which is the cheapest way to set up a playlist? iTunes or Spotify. I am getting lots of advice…
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Funeral Plan - Late Life
Has anyone had any experience of the "Pride Planning" "Late Life Planning" pre-payment funeral plan (Knutsford, Cheshire)? It seems very attractive with the money apparently held in trust and a variety of payment options as well as the ability to choose as much as one wants to regarding the funeral including the funeral…
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Over 50s MoneySaving Checklist Discussion
Hi all, this thread is specifically to discuss the guide: Over 50s MoneySaving Checklist We want your feedback - what worked for you, and are there any other juicy discounts, tips or tricks you've found that could help other MoneySavers? Just click reply to share your feedback. Thanks, MSE Rose
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MSE News: 20 nifty over-50s MoneySaving tips
Are you missing out on pension credit worth £35 a week? This, and many other over-50s MoneySaving tips...Read the full story: '20 nifty over-50s MoneySaving tips' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro Guide.
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Great 'Unpleasant issues of age chat' Hunt
The 'unpleasant issues' chat. Some things aren't best avoided. Hopefully once you’ve hit sixty or beyond, you've still got several dozen years of fit body and mind ahead of you, but there’s a chance you might not. The mental incapacity or death of a loved one is a hard enough issue to deal with, but often the financial…
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Pets after Death
How do I ensure my and wife's wishes of what where our Dogs & Cats go after our death. We have obviously put the necessary attachments to our wills but the wills are in a safe in the premises. What I am worried is if I and my Wife are found dead some heavy handed plod would not have the thought or intelligence to look into…
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protecting my sister's money
Hi, all - I have a situation to ask about...here goes... My sister & her partner of 30 years have sold a property & want to rent a flat while they look for another place to buy. However, they have left the entire amount in one bank - a large one, but this is worrying me. I do know that their joint account in this bank is…
