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The cost of Christmas presents, social events, food and drink to entertain family and friends between now and New Year all adds up. The key is to plan ahead so all the extra spending doesn’t impact too much on your normal budget and cause you to go into debt....Winter warmer: How to make a Christmas favourite – mulled wine
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Dog ownership was associated with a 33% lower risk of early death for heart attack survivors living alone and 27% reduced risk of early death for stroke survivors living alone, compared to people who did not own a dog. Dog ownership was associated with a 24% reduced...Almost 1 million over-50s working nights in UK, study says
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All you need to know about claiming timeshare compensation. 50 Plus reports that if you’re unhappy with your timeshare contract you could have a case for a compensation claim. Owning a timeshare can seem like a perfect opportunity to enjoy regular holidays with your...Grandparents prove their worth in half-term childcare
50 Plus reports that almost three quarters (71%) of grandparents will be called in for childcare duties over half term, with more than half (57%) taking their grand-kids away, the majority of these (65%) on a staycation. But as many as a third (33%) of Grandparents do...Legendary NI goalkeeper Pat Jennings backing safety message for over 50s
Former Northern Ireland Goalkeeper Pat Jennings has teamed up with Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) to highlight the added risk from fire to people aged 50 and over. ITV News reports that this striking statistic, released as part of North South Fire...Ourplace News
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