Monthly Archives: September 2011

WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY

My British friend and his wife recently had mirror Wills drawn up after meeting a Will writer, they have told me the Wills states that if one of them dies in the surviving spouse has to go into a home, … Continue reading

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THE RISING COST OF PARENTS

My parents are getting on a bit but recently my mother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and I’m worried about the cost of being able to look after her as her condition worsens. How can I save for my … Continue reading

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The “Ostrich Generation”

“I am 29 years old and about two years into my career as a trainee accountant and my parents keep going on about me starting to say to my retirement. I don’t earn a lot in there many years yet … Continue reading

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STATE PENSIONS AND EXPATRIATES

I am British and I’ve been working in Bahrain for over 10 years but have not been contributing to my UK State Pension. I’m planning on being here another 10 years feel that the pension may no longer be available … Continue reading

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RETIREMENT SAVINGS SUCCESS!

RETIREMENT SAVINGS SUCCESS! Having read some of your earlier columns I really feel but I have to take action on retirement savings. I’ve never saved a regular basis before, what you advise? As retirement nears many boomers are coming face-to-face … Continue reading

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HOW DO I COPE WITH THE STOCK MARKET?

In your column I have read that I need to invest by savings for my future, I have little time or interest to study the stock market so how am I supposed to decide what to invest in to ensure … Continue reading

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