The different types of financial aid the elderly can get

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 03/26/2021 - 9:37pm

As you get older, your income drops and your expenses can increase. Many elderly people find that money gets tighter in retirement, so it is important to manage your money well. Getting approved for financial aid like a loan can be more difficult when you are retired, but there are still plenty of options available. Here are the different types of financial aid the elderly can get.

Equity release

Taking money out of your home through equity release is more popular than ever. Equity release can be a great way for elderly people to get a lump sum from their property without having...

Record-breaking success for Exeter Cathedral School pupils

Record-breaking success for ECS pupils

Exeter Cathedral School is once again celebrating the success of its Year 8 pupils, all of whom have been awarded places to leading senior schools, with 84% of pupils achieving at least one award.

Pupils have been offered a range of awards and places including some with double or triple scholarships. Reflecting the breadth of the curriculum on offer at ECS, awards have been offered for Music, Sport, Art, Academic, Performing Arts, Vocal and even the prestigious Peter Hurford Award for an organ scholar!

Mr Meeke, Head of Scholarships and Enrichment is incredibly proud of...

Crypto exchange Bityard has launched forex trading service for global investors

Bityard, the world’s leading cryptocurrency derivative exchange, has launched its forex trading service in more than 150 countries. From now on, the contract for difference (CFD) trading pairs on Bityard cover multiple asset types including cryptocurrency, index, commodity, and forex.

Currently, Bitcoin might be entering the later stages of a bull market, according to Business Insider . Facing possible coming drop of active crypto traders, Bityard begins to offer forex trading service, providing more options for global investors.

Before the bull market started in 2020,...

How much does it cost to sell on Amazon?

Amazon, which is the most successful platform with electronic commerce services, attracts a large number of buyers all over the world. However, the number of allured sellers is no less. Nowadays, the Amazon platform is not just a godsend for users who are looking for some products and services. This organization is a great place for everyone who wants to promote, advertise, and sell the produced goods. It is possible to cooperate with Amazon due to the special program FBA with the system of removal of orders and Amazon FBA removal fees .

What Is FBA and Why You Need It

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Fintechs, Unicorns and Cash Burn? Golden Sunday Goes Another Way

Finance has been living a time of increasing digital transformation and growth. More and more Fintechs are claiming their place in the sector and fighting long and hard for a piece of the spotlight.

But in such a dynamic space, there is still a lot of room for turning the narrative around with new and promising approaches that are more aligned with today’s investors. Golden Sunday aims to do just that - and it has been getting more attention by challenging the assumption that early growth can’t be met with profitability. The pandemic has created this trend: the future unicorn...

How to hide man boobs - 5 style tips

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 03/26/2021 - 11:18am

Are you bothered by the man boobs but don’t know how to deal with them?

Numerous men have a problem with man boobs since they are deemed a source of shame, mockery, and poor self-esteem.

What makes the situation worse is that most people are misinformed about man boobs. Most individuals tend to think that they are caused by diet and lifestyle. While that factor is part of the causes of man boobs, not all breast swelling results from what we consume or the kind of lifestyle we live.

To shed some light on this, we’ll discuss what causes man boobs and how you can...

Exeter developer secured Five Star Status for record 16th consecutive year

Authored by LaurenBluck
Posted: Fri, 03/26/2021 - 10:10am

The McCarthy Stone team in Exeter is celebrating after being awarded a Five Star customer satisfaction rating in an independent survey announced by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for the 16th year running.

The only developer or housebuilder of any size or type to achieve this accolade each year since the survey launched 16 years ago, McCarthy Stone achieved an overall customer satisfaction score of 93%.

The McCarthy Stone Retirement Living development in Exeter, Pinnoc Mews, has been carefully designed for the over 60’s to provide the very best in independent living...

Bereavement charity boosted by £10,000 donation from Exeter Crematorium

Grief Encounter South West, a charity that provides bereavement support to children and young people, has received a timely cash boost of £10,000 from the operators of Exeter & Devon Crematorium.

The Crematorium and Memorial Group (CMG) were able to make the donation due to Exeter & Devon Crematorium participating in a nationwide metal recycling scheme administered by the Association of Private Crematoria and Cemeteries. The scheme sees metals which have been recovered from the cremation process recycled with the express consent of bereaved families and the profit donated...

Golden rules to make your moving day proceed without a hitch

Golden rules to make your moving day proceed without a hitch

Over the course of the last twelve months or so, there have been a lot of changes that have affected the housing market and moving in general. Firstly, there have been extensions allowed to the freeze of stamp duty expected to be paid on English properties. Then, there have been periods when it has not been possible to move at all due to the lockdown restrictions that have been in place in various different forms in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. Furthermore, even when moving has been allowed, there have been many more lifestyle relocations than before.

In short,...

Snows sells £37m worth of cars online as it prepares to exit lockdown

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 03/25/2021 - 9:49pm

In spite of car showrooms remaining closed for many months during lockdown and many workers being furloughed, there has been some hope for those working with online retail. Snows, which operates 50 car dealerships from 29 sites across the south of England, has been one such success story, revealing today that it has sold over £37m worth of cars since making online car buying a reality.

The forward-thinking car retailing group, which employs over 900 people regionally and sells car brands such as SEAT and Toyota, has been quick to see the benefits of online car retail, blending...

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