Over 50s Money Saving

A question about : winter fuel payment

My very first payment went in yesterday Ј200, this will be great help to me this winter!

A question about : Family Trust

Can any body tell me more about Family Trust and how much is your estate worth before it is worth setting one up.I have a wife 2 children and 3 grand children.Any advice would be welcome ,we have a mirror will already.

A question about : Remortgage or loan?

I need some advice please as to whether I need to go for a remortgage or loan?
I'm 63 next birthday, still working full time and not expecting to retire for the foreseeable future, as I love my job and earn good money. I am mortgage free now, but want to have work done in the house that will cost Ј30,000-40,000. Any ideas would be appreciated.

A question about : Over 50s Money Saving Board

This is the new Over 50s Money Saving Board Sticky where links to all current important threads will be kept.

Links:

Continuing Health Care - Preparing to fight PCT's decision

Great 'What discounts can I get now I'm over 60?' Hunt

Living abroad tips and hints for money savers

Pension Credits, WFA and other websites

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A question about : Pension contributions as savings

This is about getting good interest on savings for those nearing retirement so 50+ from April. Savings rates are currently rubbish so this is an alternate idea if you have some spare cash.

A question about : Please Stop Using Bus Passes

The Transport Secretary, Mr Philip Hammond, is appealing to better-off bus pass holders to leave them at home and pay the fare instead as this will help the country.

A question about : Free bus pass under threat?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ee-travel.html

Should be means-tested, local govt commissioned survey claims.

A question about : How much is 'enough' for a single pensioner?

Dear all,

Your advice would be much appreciated as I'm sooooo frustrated...

As I've posted in other threads, my hubby is likely to lose his incapacity benefit in 5 weeks' time, and because I work full time he's not entitled to JSA, so we will need to tighten our belts a bit.