Over 50s Money Saving

A question about : Tax Advice for Older People

https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programme...ox/3674579.stm

Everyone must ring the TOP helpline 0845 601 3321 to make an appointment.

Not every Age Concern centre runs the one-to-one tax advice sessions. A telephone helpline service operates from the same number.

The service is for older people on modest incomes, that is, not more than Ј15,000 per annum.

A question about : Theres got to be more to the over 50's

Blimey guys.... Just read this section of the board and wondering if I am really over 50!! Surely there is more to being "our" age than talking about homes and pensions!

We still like to go out like the "youngsters". We have snazzy mobile phones and all the bits and pieces that our kids have. Mrs Rumour still uses makeup and likes to go to the gym. She still hasn't succomed to the twinset and pearls that our parents seemed to favour at our age.

A question about : Free entry to 50 Plus Show

For Free Tickets to The 50 Plus Lifestyle Show on 3rd/4th September 2004 at the Winter Garden Eastbourne call the ticket hotline on 01732 220151.
All tickets FREE but must be ordered in advance.

www.50plusshow.com.

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A question about : sIMPLIFYING SAVINGS

Hi all

First of all, many thanks to Martin - I have learned SO much from you!!

I decided to simplify my savings. Heard someone on Radio 4 'Moneybox' recently (think it was Paul Lewis - any relation?) define savings and investments thus: Savings are up to 5 yrs, investments mid-to longer term i.e. 5 - 10 yrs. At 69 I can't really look that far into the future, but I still do like some savings as extra security.

A question about : Oldie magazine

I'm not a silver saver, but my Dad is He passes on his copies of Oldie magazine, very frugal of us. It was thanks to the Oldie that I found out about Martin and the amazing MSE site. I was also able to recommend Staywarm to my Dad, who is now saving Ј8 a month.

Obviously this magazine is aimed at the more mature reader, so their financial columns are particularly relevant to Silver Savers.

A question about : Free Wills for over 55's

Cancer Research have a deal where they pay the solicitors bill for clients aged 55 or over who draft a will with a solicitor that has signed up to the scheme.

There is no requirement to leave anything to charity & the scheme is called Cancer Research UK FreeWill Service.

Their contact number is 0207 009 8833 the website link is www.cancerresearchuk.org/legacies

A question about : Cancer Research UK offers a Free Will Service

This is taken from their web site

Cancer Research UK offers a Free Will service. !People are under no obligation to give to Cancer Research though it seems like a good idea. Give to a good cause and getting something for free.

https://legacies.cancerresearchuk.org...rvice.asp?fs=1

A question about : Retired penioner with Ј10,000 (Current Account)

I am a retired penioner with Ј10,000, and am looking for a current account with interest,(with no funding every month or monthly direct debits) I am not looking for credit or overdrafts, just a debit card to access the account, can anyone advise please ?