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What is new at Smart Living 50+

New tools, improvements and notices, written in plain English and kept in one place.

3 November 2026

The family planner is here

A shared calendar for everyone's appointments and errands, with a separate shared view for the household.

Add an appointment or an errand once and it appears on the month calendar. Keep your own entries private, or switch on "Share with the family" so everyone can see the trip that only needs doing once.

28 October 2026

A new guide to spotting fake emails and calls

See a real example of a fake email, plus the list of things no real company will ever ask you for.

The Stay Safe page now shows an imitation of our own email with every clue labelled, and a reminder of what to do if a call asks for a password, your Social Security number, or bank details.

20 October 2026

Explain any bill in plain English

Photograph a confusing bill, or type the part that puzzles you, and get a calm explanation of each charge.

The bill explainer covers each line, points out anything that looks unusual, and gives you questions to read out when you call the company. You can upload a photo or PDF (stored privately) or simply type the details.

6 October 2026

Ask for Help, any time of day

Our assistant answers everyday questions with numbered steps, in plain language.

Ask about a password reset, a confusing letter, or a price comparison. Answers are written for people who would rather not wade through technical language.