In recent years, everyone has had to take more responsibility for their own wealth, with changes in pensions, retirement ages, and regulation. Professional financial advice is more crucial than ever in helping people make informed decisions. Yet a signifi

Money can be tight at times, especially once we retire and find ourselves living on a fixed income, while our fuel bills, travel costs and general living expenses go up every year. Yet many older people are missing out on hundreds of pounds of entitlement

The main benefits for carers are Carer’s Allowance in England and Wales, and Carer Support Payment in Scotland. This guide looks at who can get these benefits; how much you could get; how to claim; tips for applying and what happens after you apply.

Many older people consider releasing equity in their property in order to improve their financial situation; this factsheet helps to identify the various options available and important things to consider before making such an arrangement.

Attendance Allowance is extra money for people over State Pension age who have long-term physical or mental health problems. You can get it whatever your income or savings are. This factsheet explains who can apply for Attendance Allowance and how to do i

This factsheet summarises the main benefits available to people in retirement from the Department of Work and Pensions or the local council.

A brief guide to the main sources of help, including benefits, loans, grants and the Social Fund.

Moving to live in a care home is probably more complicated than any other home move, yet is often arranged at a time of crisis. This Guide aims to help you stay in control of events, understand what care homes are, consider alternatives, make your own dec