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.

Coronavirus UK advice for the elderly

As coronavirus is new there is no treatment for it and antibiotics do not work against virus’. It is therefore extremely important to practice good hygiene and follow the government’s advice.

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16th Dec 2019

What happens to my digital accounts when I die

In this digital age of modern technology, much of our lives is spent online. Social media, online banking, gaming or music; the internet and electronic devices all play a crucial part.

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19th Sep 2019

Can I get Life Insurance over 60 years of age?

Life insurance for over 60 year old’s is widely available in the UK. More commonly known as over 50 plans, over 60 life insurance guarantees to pay a cash sum when you die. A simple and affordable way of leaving money for family.

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30th Jul 2019

Jobs for over 50s at all time high

2019 has been a bumper year for jobs for the over 50s, with employment levels at an all time high and growing numbers becoming self employed; but what is the real story behind the headlines?

04th Sep 2018

Celebrity funerals

Having read some of the fitting and beautiful tributes to Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin who sadly died on the 16th August 2018 aged 76; it made me think about other famous celebrities who will be remembered in some way for their funeral as well as their achievements

01st Sep 2018

Over50choices – the one stop shop for over 50s finance

I know they say that time flies but Irsquo;m amazed that Over50choices is already celebrating its 5th year in business ndash; and what a 5 years it has been.nbsp; Read more....

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06th Jun 2018

Another win in the fight against prostate cancer

It was with a happy heart that I read the latest BBC health news report about a new immunotherapy drug trial that appears to have had amazing results in one in 10 men with untreatable prostate cancer.