Later in life, many of us must consider what options are available to us in terms of how we use our money. Most people would like to reap the rewards of the money they have. This is why a lot of people turn to investing. The prospect of investing money for the first time can feel like a minefield, so we wanted to break down some of your options and look at the risks and rewards of each. What is an Investment? An investment means storing your money where it will hopefully earn interest. An investment is always a gamble though and it is crucial to understand this fully before you …
Energy Efficiency: Save On Your Winter Energy Bill
Energy efficiency is a hot topic, particularly during the colder months of the year. The additional cost of heating can be a strain on your winter energy bill if you don't clamp down on it. Keeping a warm, dry home is also really important for your health in the winter. Here are some ideas on how to make your home more energy efficient, and ways to help you save on your bill. Do-It-Yourself Energy Savers There are some very easy, small things you can do yourself to improve the overall energy efficiency of your home. While they may be small changes to your daily routine, they can …
Senior Discounts – Shopping & Entertainment
In this part of our senior discounts blog series, we look at the discounts that are available across different shops, both online and in-store. Along with entertainment discounts. As an over 60 you can be entitled to up to 10% discount in certain stores, and receive some great offers, all of which we will discuss here today! We previously touched on all the offers that seniors can receive in restaurants. If you're not into eating out so much and want to save money in other ways then read on as we talk shopping... Boots You may already know about the Boots Advantage card, whereby you …
Senior Discounts – Restaurants
Senior Discounts – Restaurants Did you know that there are plenty of senior discounts out there? These vary across sectors such as leisure, food and drink, retail and so forth. There's almost always a deal you can find, particularly online where hundreds of offers can be sourced. Much like companies and venues offering child and student discounts, senior discounts are just as common. In this first discount edition blog article we're going to give a run down of the senior discounts available across various restaurants. With savings almost as much as 25%, it's the …
Insurance Guide For The Elderly
When you have elderly loved ones, it is important to think about the next few years, their financial security and that of their family and friends. Anticipating the potential problems they may encounter in the future is essential. For this, they are several types of insurance available for seniors, but it is not always easy to find the right insurance for them. This article will aim to inform you about the different insurances available and will hopefully allow you to make more informed choices in the future. Life Insurance Who is involved in a life insurance contract: The …
Best Ways to Invest your Money
If you or your loved ones are thinking about investing your money but you are a bit lost on how to begin, this blog is for you! It gathers tips and suggestions to find your way in this somewhat obscure world of finance. Investing your money, this matter may seem secondary to some people. It is quite common to think that people need a lot of money before thinking about investing. But actually, just putting our money in a bank account is a form of investment. So, now that we realise that we are investing our money without really knowing it, it is important to focus on this question: …
