Hello
My husband died earlier this year. He had a severe disability and I cared for him for many years.We had very small amount of savings and our income was State pension each and his PIP. I had Carers Allowance up until last summer when I got my pension. So my income has gone down by 2/3rds since his death.
Last night I worked out my finances for the year Sept to Sept. After paying things like boiler service, oil, water, electric etc I am left with £32 a week for food, clothes etc.
I have been supplementing my pension with our savings. After paying for his funeral and now ordering his memorial stone I am pretty much cleaned out.
I have got a reduction on my council tax . Looking on line at some very helpful sites it seems I cannot claim any help.
I shall have to get rid of my old car as insurance and MOT due next month. I live in a small village with no shop or bus service. Hourly bus service when we moved here.
Looked at selling but I have a small 2 bedroom bungalow and flats in town, 12 miles away, are comparable prices. Then there would be fees.
Was thinking about a lodger. I don't relish the idea. Any and all thoughts are welcome. Sorry if this is a bit disjointed. Been up since 4am worrying.This is my third attempt, lost the first two.
Have any of you got all electric cars? Pros and cons please.
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