Ashley's blog

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
happy couple looking down
29th Mar 2024

Funeral hymns

Read our guide to funeral hymns to help you make the right choice.

lady looking at camera
20th Mar 2024

Guide to funeral poems

Read our simple guide to funeral poems to help you find the right words to express your feelings.

house and piled up coins
11th Mar 2024

What does Martin Lewis think about equity release?

Martin Lewis’ view on equity release is that it could be a good option if you’re over 55, need to increase your income and are not concerned about leaving an inheritance.

lady with bus in the back ground
05th Mar 2024

Funeral music

Don't let your family stress over your funeral arrangements - choose your funeral songs and music today and let them know.

grave yard
28th Feb 2024

Types of funeral service

There are various types of funeral services and a growing trend for natural and humanist funerals. Read our simple guide to funeral services to help you choose.

woodland trees
20th Feb 2024

Guide to woodland burials

Read our simple guide to environmentally friendly, and increasing popular, woodland burials to help you understand what's involved.

daises
07th Feb 2024

What to do when someone dies

Nobody tells you what to do when someone dies, but we have all the information you need right here. Read our guides.

man fishing
30th Jan 2024

Guide to choosing a coffin

Read our simple guide to choosing a coffin to help you decide what's most appropriate for the person.

over 50s couple having a coffee
19th Jan 2024

What does Martin Lewis say about pension drawdown?

Money saving expert Martin Lewis offers pension advice to all ages. We take a look at what he says about pension drawdown.

man with flowers in graveyard
17th Jan 2024

Funeral flowers guide

Funeral flowers are personal to the family and friends of the deceased. Read our guide to funeral flowers for inspiration.

couple on park bench
04th Jan 2024

Guide to choosing a funeral director

Have you ever wondered what funeral directors and undertakers do? Whilst their services may not be cheap, they perform a job most of us wouldn't. Find out more.

11th Dec 2023

How can I increase my retirement income?

What if your retirement income doesn’t support the things you want to do, or maybe you’re not ready to slow down and feel you want to create additional income by doing something new.

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