![]() The cost of living is climbing, and that puts a squeeze on all of us. Here are some hints and tips that might help a little, and some of them will help the planet too. People who are widowed don't just lose their partner – they lose their partner's income, and may lose access to their partner's pension and their home. These are part of the secondary losses. Money is the last thing we want to have to worry about while we are grieving. Benefits Make sure that you are claiming all the benefits that you are due. The Citizens Advice Bureau can help. For new widows, there are some specific benefits, including the funeral expenses payment and the bereavement support payment. The support payment is currently only due to husbands, wives and civil partners, but this is set to change in 2022. Heating, lighting and hot water
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Other resources Citizens Advice: If you are struggling with living costs Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert website StepChange, a debt charity Money Advice Trust
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AuthorMy name is Suzanne Elvidge, and I was widowed at 50 in 2018 Archives
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