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£2.1m grants fund to help older women from racially minoritised groups
Independent Age has launched its latest grants fund – the Older People’s Fund. The first round will award £2.1 million to organisations that provide support to older women from racially minoritised groups.
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The time to claim Pension Credit is right now, says Age UK
Age UK is urging older people on low and modest incomes to check whether they’re eligible for Pension Credit, to be assured of keeping their Winter Fuel Payment this winter
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Water bills a “constant struggle” for many in later life
38% of older people (65+) living on a low household income (under £15k per year) in England and 29% in Wales are either finding it a constant struggle – or a struggle from time to time – to keep up with their water bills, according to new research by Independent Age.
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Knowledge is power when it comes to planning your retirement finances
A worrying number of retirees are finding they have underestimated the real cost of retirement, writes Richard Collinson of Retire Easy. Getting an accurate fix ahead on your likely costs – and savings required – is critical for peace of mind.
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Older Londoners: how is the cost of living impacting YOU?
Could YOU help Age UK London in its campaigning efforts to alert politicians and policymakers about how the cost of living is impacting older Londoners?
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Pensioner poverty “could almost double in next 15 years”
New research from Independent Age, the national charity supporting older people in financial hardship, projects a dramatic surge in poverty in later life by 2040 if current trends and policies remain the same.
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Fixing the generational wealth gap “a priority”, as fears grow of loss of state support in retirement
New findings from the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) and M&G plc have highlighted significant generational disparities in wealth accumulation, raising concerns about intergenerational fairness and the future of the “intergenerational contract”.
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Retirement Income Summit planned by ILC UK
What do we need to do to ensure everyone has a decent income in retirement?
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Are YOU signed up for the Silver Marketing Association Summit 2024?
If you are involved in marketing to the over-50s, then you need to know about this year’s Silver Marketing Association Summit.
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“Listen to older voices” – poverty in later life is underestimated by the public
Almost half (49%) of the general public underestimate the scale of poverty in later life, according to new polling from financial hardship charity Independent Age.
