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Have you got to this stage of life ?

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nanna8 Tue 16-Jun-26 04:27:52

I have always been reasonably careful with money and looked out for reduced stuff and ‘bargains’ but now I think to myself, why? If I see something or come across a holiday that I would really like I fight my ‘frugal’ self and think that you can’t take anything with you - go for it ! It opens up quite a few possibilities really- lovely meals out, luxury hotels and cruises, buying more expensive presents for family and friends. Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we die.

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ronib Tue 16-Jun-26 05:25:38

It depends on how we want to die. In the UK, it’s possible to have care at home but at a price. In the UK, means testing is a process which can take months as local authorities are badly resourced to handle the volume of forms.
Even a moderate contribution to care at home results in bills being paid every 4 weeks so all income can be wiped out for a month with 2 payments.
Plus of course the concept of tax in advance so it’s a real minefield trying to budget for the very elderly in the UK.

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