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Mabel’s ‘be-able’ – Tips and Things …Well, here we are just a few weeks after the Christmas celebrations and already they seem in the distant past and all we are left with are happy memories (I hope), a few pounds heavier and lots and lots of sterling pounds lighter. But, never mind, this is the time of year when we forget the grey skies outside, turn to the tantalising holiday brochures and picture ourselves lying on that sun drenched beach in the Bahamas . . . Well, we can all dream can't we? Travel Insurance, Tips, Advice & Resources for SeniorsRIDDLE! What is it?
They spend thousands encouraging us to buy it.
We are advised never to go on holiday without it.
But when we want to buy it, they don't want to sell it to us.
Read on ........... Oh, Doctor I’m in Trouble! (oh, Goodness, Gracious Me!)OH, DOCTOR IM IN TROUBLE! (OH, GOODNESS, GRACIOUS ME!)
HOW DO I ACTUALLY GET TO SEE YOU ??
I have just seen the headline in my daily newspaper Millions cant get to see their GP. This appears to be the damaging side effect of the governments aim that patients should be able to see their doctor within 48 hours, and if Practices keep within this government target they qualify for a cash reward. Guidelines to Reducing Eye Strain in a NutshellWe're all more likely than ever to spend prolonged periods looking at a computer monitor. Many people now have laptops and this has led to almost incessant use, both at work and home, due to the increase in activities that can be performed from a PC with internet connection i.e. online shopping, communication and socialising to name a few. It's no exaggeration to stress that many of us are living the majority of our waking lives peering at a backlit screen. Mortgages & the Cost of MovingThe subject of mortgages has attracted so much hype and occasionally speculative media comment over the years. As I write this the Northern Rock debacle is continues to inspire more column inches than almost any other story. It's not a surprise that we're all so obsessed, after all the property market is something that effects everyone, whether we're already homeowners or are considering our fist cautious step onto the first rung of the property ladder the state of the housing market is something that affects everybody. Loans and Charging Orders 101To sustain payments on bills or debts, loans can be one of the few options. If you borrow money without collateral, this is termed an 'unsecured loan'. An 'unsecured loan' is referred to as such because the loan isn't secured against a property that might be owned by the borrower. Top Health Tips for the Elderly to Start you Off in the Right Dirction:2. Keep your mind active, crosswords, sudoka, hobbies, etc. NEVER STOP LEARNING. If you have an interested mind, people are more likely to enjoy your company and be interested in you. Vitamins and Minerals - the Main EssentialsAs promised, here is an over-view of the main essential vitamins and minerals, BUT, rather than take them in isolation it is better to take a good multi-vitamin and mineral tablet aimed specifically at the over 50s. How to Consolidate Debt With a Secured or Unsecured LoanAs consumers we all have a credit score which is calculated according to our financial history. A credit score is used by lenders to decide whether a consumer is a 'high-risk' or a 'low risk' borrower. This, in turn, affects the borrower's potential to receive good or bad rates of interest on things like loans, mortgages and credit cards. The poorer a credit rating, the higher the rate of interest the consumer will be charged. The better a credit rating, the lower those rates of interest will be. Latest Money Saving Tips for the Over 50s1.Do you feel that you deserve a reward after all the hard work over the Festive Season? Why not take advantage of the National Express current offer. THE OVER 60's CAN GO ANYWHERE FOR £4.50 OR £9 RETURN IF YOU TRAVEL BEFORE 31 MARCH. JUST BOOK 3 DAYS IN ADVANCE. Last year, when I took advantage of a similar offer, I met a lady who had made the most of it and had travelled from the South of England to Scotland in order to visit a friend and was in the process of doing likewise in the West Country. So why not choose a place or person you fancy visiting and then sit back and enjoy the scenery? Visit www.nationalexpress.com for route and times.
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