Everything Else Archives - Pounds and Sense https://www.poundsandsense.com/category/everything-else/ A UK blog covering personal finance and much more from an over-60 perspective Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:25:50 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://www.poundsandsense.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/coffeespecs-150x150.png Everything Else Archives - Pounds and Sense https://www.poundsandsense.com/category/everything-else/ 32 32 Pounds and Sense – A Personal Update https://www.poundsandsense.com/pounds-and-sense-a-personal-update/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pounds-and-sense-a-personal-update https://www.poundsandsense.com/pounds-and-sense-a-personal-update/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:28:07 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=14753 Today I wanted to share some information about my personal circumstances and my plans for Pounds and Sense (in particular) going forward. As you may know, I’ve been running PAS for nearly 10 years now and during that time have published over 560 blog posts. Most of these are still available to view via the […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/pounds-and-sense-a-personal-update/feed/ 4 Caravan Fire Safety: How to Protect Your Holiday Home and Your Finances https://www.poundsandsense.com/caravan-fire-safety-how-to-protect-your-holiday-home-and-your-finances/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caravan-fire-safety-how-to-protect-your-holiday-home-and-your-finances https://www.poundsandsense.com/caravan-fire-safety-how-to-protect-your-holiday-home-and-your-finances/#respond Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:58:20 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=14741 My post today is brought to you in association with Compass, a specialist provider of caravan and leisure insurance. It concerns an important subject all caravan owners need to be aware of. With the UK experiencing a prolonged period of hot and dry weather this summer, and drought now declared across large parts of England […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/caravan-fire-safety-how-to-protect-your-holiday-home-and-your-finances/feed/ 0 Why Every Older Adult Should Consider the Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix) https://www.poundsandsense.com/why-every-older-adult-should-consider-the-shingles-vaccine-shingrix/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-every-older-adult-should-consider-the-shingles-vaccine-shingrix https://www.poundsandsense.com/why-every-older-adult-should-consider-the-shingles-vaccine-shingrix/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:03:31 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=14703 Getting older has some advantages – but one downside is that our risk of developing certain illnesses increases. One of these is Shingles, a painful condition that can have long-lasting effects. I recently had my second Shingrix vaccination, completing the recommended course. Like many people, I experienced some short-term side effects afterwards, mainly fatigue and […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/why-every-older-adult-should-consider-the-shingles-vaccine-shingrix/feed/ 0 How to Know When Fruit and Veg Are Still Safe to Eat – And When They Should be Binned https://www.poundsandsense.com/how-to-know-when-fruit-and-veg-are-still-safe-to-eat-and-when-they-should-be-binned/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-know-when-fruit-and-veg-are-still-safe-to-eat-and-when-they-should-be-binned https://www.poundsandsense.com/how-to-know-when-fruit-and-veg-are-still-safe-to-eat-and-when-they-should-be-binned/#respond Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:04:50 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=14690 Today I’m sharing a guest post by Primrose Freestone, a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology at the University of Leicester. It concerns a subject that many older people (in particular) on tight budgets may find of interest. It’s certainly something I have wondered about myself in the past. This article was originally published in The Conversation and is […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/how-to-know-when-fruit-and-veg-are-still-safe-to-eat-and-when-they-should-be-binned/feed/ 0 Are River Cruises Suitable for Solo Travellers? https://www.poundsandsense.com/are-river-cruises-suitable-for-solo-travellers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-river-cruises-suitable-for-solo-travellers https://www.poundsandsense.com/are-river-cruises-suitable-for-solo-travellers/#respond Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:26:47 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=14396 My recent posts about cruise holidays and river cruises have generated quite a bit of interest among PAS readers. One asked if I could say something about the suitability of river cruises for solo travellers. I thought that was an interesting question (and one that’s relevant to me personally). So today I shall be addressing […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/are-river-cruises-suitable-for-solo-travellers/feed/ 0 Get Your Will Written Free of Charge in March https://www.poundsandsense.com/get-will-written-free-charge-march/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-will-written-free-charge-march https://www.poundsandsense.com/get-will-written-free-charge-march/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:02:08 +0000 http://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=1257 Did you know that March is Free Wills Month? Free Wills Month brings together a group of well-respected charities to offer members of the public aged 55 and over the opportunity to have their wills written or updated free using participating solicitors across the UK. The next one begins on Monday 2nd March 2026. The […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/is-a-river-cruise-right-for-you/feed/ 0 Guest Post: Your Morning Coffee Might Protect Your Brain as You Age – Here’s the Sweet Spot! https://www.poundsandsense.com/guest-post-your-morning-coffee-might-protect-your-brain-as-you-age-heres-the-sweet-spot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=guest-post-your-morning-coffee-might-protect-your-brain-as-you-age-heres-the-sweet-spot https://www.poundsandsense.com/guest-post-your-morning-coffee-might-protect-your-brain-as-you-age-heres-the-sweet-spot/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:53:35 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=14322 Today I have a guest post on a subject close to many people’s hearts (including mine!) – what are the benefits (and risks) of coffee drinking and how much a day is best? This subject may be of particular interest to older people, as the latest research indicates that the caffeine in coffee (and tea) […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/guest-post-your-morning-coffee-might-protect-your-brain-as-you-age-heres-the-sweet-spot/feed/ 0 Guest Post: Why a Post-Nuptial Agreement Could Be a Wise Financial Decision https://www.poundsandsense.com/guest-post-why-a-post-nuptial-agreement-could-be-a-wise-financial-decision/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=guest-post-why-a-post-nuptial-agreement-could-be-a-wise-financial-decision https://www.poundsandsense.com/guest-post-why-a-post-nuptial-agreement-could-be-a-wise-financial-decision/#respond Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:16:14 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=14304 Today I’m sharing a guest article on a subject that – while it might seem unromantic – could be crucial to ensuring your financial security in later life. Sadly, growing numbers of older people are seeing their marriages break down, leading in many cases to separation and divorce. Even if relatively amicable, this is likely […]

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]]> https://www.poundsandsense.com/guest-post-why-a-post-nuptial-agreement-could-be-a-wise-financial-decision/feed/ 0 How to Save Money on Cruise Holidays https://www.poundsandsense.com/how-to-save-money-on-cruise-holidays/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-save-money-on-cruise-holidays https://www.poundsandsense.com/how-to-save-money-on-cruise-holidays/#respond Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:12:26 +0000 https://www.poundsandsense.com/?p=14280 Cruise holidays have become increasingly popular with older adults, and it’s easy to see why. They offer a relaxed way to travel, with accommodation, meals, entertainment and transport between destinations all included in one package. However, cruise prices can vary significantly, and it’s not always obvious where good value ends and unnecessary expense begins. With […]

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