Every March and October it’s Free Wills Month. It offers – as the name suggests – free wills. But to get one you must be 55 or over, and it also tours the country. This March, the campaign will run in Blackpool, Chesterfield, Chichester/Worthing, Colchester, Coventry, Crawley/Horsham, Darlington, Eastbourne, Harrogate, Hastings, Kent, Liverpool, London, Middlesbrough, Newcastle…More
Spotting Scams
The Age Action Alliance has created some leaflets to help older people and other vulnerable adults to spot scams. Anyone can easily fall victim to a scam. Scams are looking to get you to part with personal information or money. While some scams are fairly easy to spot, criminals make their operations look as plausible as…More
Join the Cheap Energy Club
The good people at Money Savings Expert are having another Big Switch Event which enables you to get no hassle, constantly cheap gas and electricity. Join the cheap Energy Club to make sure you get the best deal on your energy bills. This does work and can save you hundreds of £’s per year. #CECWin RT…More
Videos: Financial Advice for over 50s
As members you have requested more information on the issues that affect the over 50’s. We have created this resource page to provide a wide range of financial advice for over 50s to help you make the key decisions as your life and finances change. Instructions To play a video, click on the video image…More
Over 50s Money Saving Tips
Martin Lewis from the website Moneysavingexpert.com has updated his Over 50s Money Saving Tips article. There have been lots of pension rules changes recently so why not click on the link below to learn some new tips that can boost your savings and pensions. Source: Over 50s MoneySaving : Benefits, freebies, pensions, equity release – MSE.
Green Deal gives special home improvement ‘loans’ or grants to cut energy bills
The big idea is that the Green Deal helps you make energy-saving home improvements to your property, and you pay for it using the savings from your energy bills. You also get a snugger home.
Age UK launches 8-point plan to help savers
Age UK has launched an 8-point plan to help savers make the most of pension reforms. As the most radical reforms to private pension saving in a generation get a step closer to becoming law, Age UK has launched an 8-point plan to help people make the most of the changes. View the full article.
Money saving tips for the Over 50
You’ve probably seen Martin Lewis on TV talking about money savings, well he has dedicated a section of his website to money saving tips for the Over 50’s. From the site: “If you’re over 50, or about to get there, your money world goes through some big changes. So sort your finances now – the…More
50PLUS insurance – special deal for members
A special insurance scheme for members of Northants 50+ Network home and contents – 10% off existing insurers renewal price PLUS £20 donation to Northants 50+ Network Northants 50+ Network has teamed up with 50plus Insurance Services who have agreed to provide members with an exclusive offer on their own personal home building and contents…More
