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The Senior Wonder Years!
I have decided to open my own thread in this section of the
forum. I am doing so to give myself an outlet to describe and reflect on my ’retirement’
as well as documenting how finances are hopefully supporting my ‘Wonder Years!’ I will still contribute to the ‘How Much To Live On’ thread
which has been part of my life for…
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Lasting Power of Attorney Accessing Donors Email Accounts and Post
Hello all, I need help regarding my father-in-law's LPA for finance. The donor is currently in a care home and is very happy there. Can his LPA for finance access his email accounts and read his post?
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Curry's care & repair
Hi, i bought a hoover fridge freezer from currys three weeks ago and also bought their, currys, 5 yr care and repair upfront , an extra £110. From the terms & conditions i have 45 days from the purchase date to cancel for a full refund. The hoover fridge freezer was delivered and is running fine and to expectations. It has…
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Amused about Playstations etc for the over 50s.Help Required Please
I have just retired and browsing through the What to do in Retirement pages I was amused to see that a number of retirees are involved with Computer Games. This may be something that I would like to do.I remember when Sonic The Hedgehog first came out I thought....I would love to have the time to play something like…
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Savings money on weekly shop
I would like to save money on regular shopping and use cheapest online delivery passes.
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Bus pass petition
Just seen this, sign if you can. Apologies if already posted https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/652985
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Discounts in shops/travel/restaurants etc for over 60's
Apologies if this has been asked before. I'm searching the forum for any Over 60's offers, discounts etc on anything really. Does anyone know if there is a specific board for this ? or if anyone can pass on any money saving tips that would be great. Greatly received
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Mental Health and arranging what to do with Pensions
I know Martin Lewis wrote a brilliant booklet all about Mental Health and Debt, but does a similar kind of thing exist to help people with Mental Health issues and planning Pensions? My mental health rather than causing me to overspend or splurge, causes me to underspend and panic I dont have enough salted away. I'm now 56…
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Ancestry discount
I put this in 50 plus for obvious reasonshttps://www.ancestry.co.uk/checkout/MLI?flow=3&rType=11 will save you an absolute fortune - if you are into family research£59.95 for 12 months - as opposed to full price £69.99 for SIX months
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Help needed to get rid of bramble roots in paving please.
I had to have a new roof recently. My back yard was very overgrown as I am unable to get round to it, never mind clear it. I was left with the remains to have to get rid of but as yet have not been able to and the brambles are coming up again. They are coming up between blue engineering bricks in my yard which I don't…
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Sheltered housing and the energy discount.
I live in sheltered housing (Anchor) and charges for heating and hot water are included in the rent I pay. Charges for electricity I pay separately, to an energy supplier chosen by me. Is anybody else is in a similar position to me? I'm just wondering how this impacts the energy discount of £400 we've all been promised?
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Old will - still valid ?
Not sure if anyone can help but its worth asking before solicitors. Many years ago my wife & myself made a joint will and for the first time as we were all going on holiday without our son (he had just started working) this was back in around 1992 it is a simple will which leaves everything to the surviving spouse and then…
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Great 'What discounts can I get now I'm over 60?' Hunt - 2022
This is a new thread to carry on the good work of the Great 'What discounts can I get now I'm over 60?' Hunt thread now that it's 2022.
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Wealth
As one enters the twilight of one's life, I often ponder. What do we mean by wealth. How do you know you have died "rich" Is it the money in the bank? Number of homes you own? Number of descendants you have created? Number of people who are there to care and look after you in your old age? Number of people you have at your…
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Will amendment
Recently had a new Will drawn up with solicitor. Since then my daughters partner has left her, I had named him in the Will to receive all my tools, I now want to amend this and leave them to my daughter, i don’t really want to go back to the solicitor to amend this and have another fee to pay, I understand I can make a…
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Retirement nest egg building
If you had 5 years until retirement, with no personal pension but £5000 -£10000 to invest, what would you do? Pension or other?
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DIY LPA
Has anyone written and registered their own LPA?
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Handyman service
Age UK have a handyman service in my area of West Yorkshire. It's for over 60s for home owners and social housing. I've had a door chain ..key safe..and furniture moved for cleaning. Payment is required for materials. Worth checking your local branch
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Private Pension Tax
My husband is a non tax payer as his pension is under the £12500 tax threshold. He is 62 yrs old so has not qualified for his State Pension. My husband withdrew his full tax free 25% from a further personal pension plan he has in 2023. He plans to take a further lump sum in this tax year - Approx £7k. We understand that…
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Wills
My mother made a Will with a solicitor in 2010/2011. She has a receipt from the solicitor. She is now 95 years old and in hospital following a recent fall. She has age-consistent mild cognitive impairment but not vascular dementia or Alzheimer's. Before her fall, she wrote to her solicitor to see a copy of her Will. The…
