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Finance and benefits can be complicated. Whatever your situation, we can offer information to help you find the right way.

Older lady writing a chequeWhether you're looking for pensions advice, wondering how to fund a care home stay, or want to know if you're entitled to a share of the £4.7 billion of benefits that go unclaimed by people over 60 every year, we can help.

Budgeting

Assess your financial situation and balance your books.

Paying for your care home

Find out how much you will have to pay for a residential care home, and what to do if your local authority turns you down for funding.

Making a will

This section covers everything you need to know before going to see your solicitor.

 

Tax

Tax can be confusing, so here it is explained by our experts

Help claiming benefits

Billions of pounds go unclaimed by people over 60 every year. Claim the benefits you are entitled to.

Pensions

All you need to know about the state retirement pension and private pension plans.

 

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Help the Aged cannot offer specialist financial advice but we can point you in the right direction.

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0808 800 6565
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Seniorline in Northern Ireland
0808 808 7575

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