MONEY

Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 11:52

"Money is tight these days. Current information on pensions & benefits is essential"

This section provides up to date information on pensions, benefits, savings and includes advice on financial problems such as debt.  We welcome suggestions for other issues we should cover in our money section.

 MONEY AND PENSIONS

• Latest on State Pensions

MONEY ISSUE RELATING TO YOUR GRANDCHILDREN

• All about child maintenance

MONEY - FACING PROBLEMS

• Facing up to debt
  Feeling swamped by bills? Here’s advice on tackling debt.

MONEY AND PLANNING

• Planning your funeral without leaving your children in debt

LATEST NEWS

Default Retirement Age Change

The Grandparents’ Association welcomes the formal end of the default retirement age this year. There had been calls from employer groups to delay these changes.   From  April 6th employers will no longer be able to sack staff because they are 65. Guidance is to be published today by the Department for Work and Pensions. 

DWP - Older workers statistical information booklet

This DWP Report presents key data on older workers’ employment, labour market participation and developments and is based on Labour Force Survey data for United Kingdom (Quarter 2, 2010).

MORE HELP

• Help & Information
  
  
• Tips on where to shop for bargains
  Looking to buy a sturdy second hand buggy or an unusual present for your grandchild’s birthday?  Grannynet has a quick guide to the best places to pick up a great deal

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