Family Life

The stages that you pass through from early life to retirement as a member of a family are called the family life cycle. As you reach each stage you are faced with new challenges and you will gain new skills that help you cope with this evolving cycle. Life doesn’t always run smoothly and situations such as severe illness, financial problems or the death of a loved one can have an effect on how well you pass through each stage. Whether you are a young person or over 50, MyAdviceGateway will help you locate the information and advice you need to cope with the challenges and stress of daily life.

Family Life categories

Pensions & Retirement

PREPARING FOR RETIREMENT

As retirement approaches there are some major decisions to make. These decisions will impact on the rest of your life and should be considered thoroughly. ...

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EMAIL, MESSAGING & VIDEOCHAT

The availability of fast internet together with the widespread use of PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones has completely revolutionised the way we communicate.

Long Term Care & Caring

MANAGING AFFAIRS FOR SOMEONE ELSE

Some people are unable to carry out certain actions or make certain decisions alone (or for themselves), or are worried that this may be the ...

HELP DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

School holidays can be a stressful and costly time for parents but there are a range of schemes and activities available to help with this ...

Pensions & Retirement

FINANCINGRETIREMENT

FinancingRetirement was formed to offer a unique reference point on preparing for and financing your way through retirement.

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SOCIAL NETWORKING AND BLOGS

Social networking is the use of Internet-based social media sites to stay connected with friends, family, colleagues, customers, or clients. A blog is an online ...

Long Term Care & Caring

LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY

Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) meet the needs of those who can see a time ahead when they will not be able to look after ...

Pensions & Retirement

TAKING YOUR PENSION EARLY

If you are aged 55 or over taking pension early may be possible if you have a relevant private or company UK pension. Taking pension ...

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SHOPPING, BANKING AND PAYING BILLS ONLINE

Online shopping is the process of purchasing products or services over the Internet. It has grown in popularity over the years, as online stores provide ...

Pensions & Retirement

MONEYHELPER (PENSION WISE)

Pension Wise is a free government service introduced following the Pension reforms introduced in 2015 that helps the over 50's understand what they can do ...

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HOBBIES, RESEARCH AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

There are many exciting, interesting and useful things that the internet has made available to you in your own home like Hobbies, Research, Family history ...

Pensions & Retirement

PENSION SCAMS

Pension scams are on the increase in the UK. ‘One-off pension investments’, ‘pension loans’ or upfront cash offers are being used to part savers from ...

Pensions & Retirement

INCOME TAX & NATIONAL INSURANCE ON PENSIONS

A pension, once in payment to you, is a taxable benefit. You may therefore be liable to pay Income Tax on any pensions that you ...

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FREE COURSES, TUTORIALS AND GUIDES

This section is an index of the home pages of the websites of free course, tutorials and learning guides available to you via the internet ...

Family Bereavement Pensions & Retirement

LEAVING A DIGITAL LEGACY

It is no longer enough just to ensure that you have made adequate provisions in a will. You also must ensure that your online footprint ...

Family Bereavement Pensions & Retirement

MAKING A WILL

Your Will is the document that lets you decide what will happens to your money, property and possessions after your death and ensures that you ...

Family Bereavement

MISCARRIAGE

Miscarriage is the most common kind of pregnancy loss. Suffering a miscarriage can cause a wide range of feelngs and emotions even mental health problems, ...