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Ashley Shepherd is the founder and managing director at Over50choices. With over 30 years’ experience in financial services, he has held senior roles in building societies, banks and insurance companies.

Ashley Shepherd
Which is best single or mult -trip travel insurance? Image
08th Jan 2018

Which is best single or mult -trip travel insurance?

This article will discuss what you need to know when buying cover, so you can make an informed decision as to which option is the most appropriate for you.nbsp;

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04th Dec 2017

Getting a Clean Bill of Health with the NHS Health Check

Although we may take it for granted, the state of our health is of the utmost importance and can have a serious impact on the way we live our lives. As we get older, the risks to our health become more apparent, so the need to get and stay fit increases.

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29th Nov 2017

Choosing Private Health Insurance over the NHS

One of the primary reasons people choose private health care is to speed up the treatment process; so I was interested to read a recent article on the BBC news website about NHS targets

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19th Jun 2017

Pet Cremation and Burial

It has been a while since I last wrote about Pet Cremation and funerals and a lot has changed in that time. My ginger, well mainly grey companion who laid at my feet whilst I tapped away at the keys is no longer with us

How much does it cost to buy a burial plot? Image
17th May 2017

How much does it cost to buy a burial plot?

Burial plots in the UK vary considerably in price depending on where you live. Whether the plot is for ashes or a coffin it's worth looking at whether you can pre-purchase a plot at today's prices.

Are you prepared for the long term residential care time bomb? Image
23rd Mar 2017

Are you prepared for the long term residential care time bomb?

Shocking research from Royal London shows people who go in to residential care could face bills from pound;50,000 to pound;93,000 at the end of their life.

How much is my house worth? Image
21st Mar 2017

How much is my house worth?

Over-optimistic pricing is often one of the biggest single factors in delaying a sale ndash; so try to avoid that if at all possible.

How do I go about donating my body to science? Image
25th Nov 2016

How do I go about donating my body to science?

For significant numbers of people, the idea of donating their body after death to medical science has many attractions

What is a Living Will? Image
22nd Nov 2016

What is a Living Will?

Many of these risks can be avoided by the use of a lsquo;living willrsquo;. You can read more about what a living Will is here

Living with someone with dementia Image
26th Oct 2016

Living with someone with dementia

When someone you live with and love is diagnosed with dementia, the effects can be devastating. Dr Jamie Wilson gives advice.

Dementia: planning ahead with your loved one Image
21st Sep 2016

Dementia: planning ahead with your loved one

The Alzheimerrsquo;s Society points out that although there is no cure for Alzheimerrsquo;s or dementia generally,

My partner has just died; how do I know if they had a funeral plan in place? Image
19th Sep 2016

My partner has just died; how do I know if they had a funeral plan in place?

Our advice is to talk about end of life planning with your relatives and tell them what type of funeral you want

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