The credit crunch is affecting everyone, but it could in fact be distressing the retired and elderly much more. A recent survey that was conducted showed that 1 in 3 retired people have outstanding debts, and with the financial situation that we are facing it is only looking set to get worse.
Retirement does not look like a healthy option anymore, people who work for there whole lives expect to go into retirement and relax, but with the current money worries, it is in fact forcing more and more people to get them selves back to work either part or full time, to pay off there debts and be able to live healthily.
In the working world everyone has to pay tax, but when you are over the age of 65 you usually retire, or if you continue to work you get a higher personal allowance, which ideally means that you can earn more before you get taxed.
Therefore before going into retirement, there are a few steps which you should take to make sure that you have a secure future in place.
Firstly if you have debts in place then you should solely work to pay them off before you retire, you should budget yourself while working to only pay out for essentials, therefore leaving you will a healthy savings account which you can ideally use to clear your debts.
Next if you own a house, then you are in a much better situation then most. If you have paid off your mortgage, then that is one less worry to think about. You will not be required to pay any rent, therefore less burden on your shoulders. The average house price in the UK is around 200k, therefore if you have say, a 3 or 4 bedroom house, you could sell it and downgrade to a smaller option. This could be one of the best decisions you make, as it will be easier for you to live and with the money earned from the house, you will be able to pay off your debts and live quite comfortably.
There are many other ways in which you can clear your debts, therefore the best thing to do is not to panic. You should sit down and plan your next move, if you are really struggling to find a solution then there are a variety of companies which can help you through tough times and give you the advice to proceed.
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