Can you claim it?

By Paul Lewis , Monday 26 September 2011

Up to five billion pounds is left unclaimed by people aged 60 or more.

This money is to help with day-to-day expenses, council tax, housing costs and healthcare, but around two million people over 60 fail to claim it. Every year more people can claim these benefits.

So even if you have not been able to get extra money before, you may be able to get help now.

Download freelance financial journalist Paul Lewis's handy PDF guide and make sure you claim what is rightfully yours in the first place.

Written by Paul Lewis. Paul's opinions are his own and for general information only. Always seek independent, professional, financial advice.

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