While you may be more concerned with the immediate rising cost of living affecting everything from your weekly shop to your energy bills, one cost that everyone will ultimately face has also risen in recent years. Research from insurer Sun Life has revealed that the average cost of dying has risen by 3.8% since 2021,…
Do you have children, a mortgage, or someone who is financially dependent on you? If so, it’s likely that the right protection will give the peace of mind that financial support will be available if the worst happens. Despite this, new research published by Mortgage Strategy has revealed that just 44% of households have enough…
If you run your own business, you will often be largely or solely responsible for generating income. Whether you’re a sole trader, a partnership, or the director of a limited company, you will often be a vital cog in your business, and its performance would likely struggle without you. Recent data from the Office for…
In the UK, on average, someone has a stroke every five minutes. And, while most people who have a stroke are older, younger people can have strokes too. Indeed, the Stroke Association says that 1 in 4 strokes in the UK happens to people of working age. With 100,000 people suffering a stroke each year,…
In recent months, you have likely seen the news headlines that show NHS waiting times have risen to an all-time high. Sky News reports figures from NHS England that show an estimated 7.22 million people were waiting to start routine hospital treatment at the end of February 2023, the highest total since records began in…
Financial protection such as life insurance, Critical Illness cover, and income protection is designed to provide valuable support at a time you really need it. It’s there to provide cash to your loved ones if you pass away, money to you if you can’t work due to an accident or injury, or an income to…
Life insurance gives you the peace of mind that your loved ones will receive financial support when you’re no longer around. It can ensure they can remain in the family home, maintain their standard of living, and meet all their regular commitments. When it comes to putting the right protection in place for you and…
Nobody wants to think about their death. However, making provision for those closest to you can give you the peace of mind that your loved ones will be looked after when you’re no longer around. The best way to ensure your wishes are carried out is to make a will. However, this is an important…
There are lots of benefits of being single, from the freedom it offers to being control of your own destiny. In addition, single people generally need to be self-sufficient and the financial independence that can come from this is positive. Often, you will have little choice to be proactive and disciplined with your finances as…
Financial protection such as life insurance, Critical Illness cover, and income protection is designed to provide financial support when you really need it. It’s there to ensure money if available to you and your loved ones if you pass away or you’re diagnosed with a serious illness. It can also provide a useful regular income…
