Last Monday I said that I thought that specialist companies for older people were often not offering a good deal. So this Monday I thought that I would have a look at things which are good value as we age.
1. You can get free prescriptions and eye tests at 60 or above. With an eye test costing upwards of £25 and prescriptions at over £8 per item, this is a good deal.
2. You can get a free TV license over the age of 75. Not sure how good the programmes will be by the time I reach this age, but it will save over £140 a year.
3. Your tax allowance increases once you become over 80 !
4. You can qualify for the winter fuel payment.
5. In some areas you can get free travel !
Not am awful lot to look forward too, so I'm still saving hard !
You're forgetting the Senior Discount on most days out - stately homes etc. and the brilliant cinema tickets (£3 incl tea and biscuits)that can be found in many areas. I know these aren't essentials but they make life fun. Also, organisations such as U3A give excellent value. I pay £15 a year membership which gives me 12 meetings with speakers and a chance to attend loads of groups and events.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sally. There are lots of things which are fun to do and cost little. Having lost several friends and relatives who died well before they were 60 , at the age of 65 I am thankful to be alive! I assume this post was written tongue in cheek, having read your previous two posts, that is?
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