8 of the most popular questions smokers ask us about life insurance
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8 of the most popular questions smokers ask us about life insurance

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] While smoking has declined in popularity over the years, the latest official figures show that millions of Brits still light up every day. Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows that in the…

1 in 5 households
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1 in 5 households “a month from financial difficulties” – here are 3 ways to build your resilience

Over the last few months, the cost of living crisis has never been far from the headlines. As a result of lingering supply chain issues caused by the Covid pandemic, and the war in Ukraine, prices have risen sharply over the last year. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) inflation stood at 10.5%…

5 innovative ways you can support your employees’ finances through the cost of living crisis
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5 innovative ways you can support your employees’ finances through the cost of living crisis

2019 research by Close Brothers found that more than 9 in 10 (94%) UK employees suffered from money worries, with more than three-quarters (77%) of employees saying that money worries impact them at work. Financial worries can have a detrimental impact on staff performance, leading to reduced productivity and, potentially, more absences due to stress…

2 simple ways of making sure your life cover goes to the people you want it to
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2 simple ways of making sure your life cover goes to the people you want it to

Life cover is something that gives you real peace of mind when you have it – but it’s something you hope you never have to use. It’s designed to ensure your loved ones receive financial support when you’re no longer around. It offers cost-effective reassurance that your spouse or partner, children, and other family will…

Here’s a simple and cost-effective way to protect your loved ones
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Here’s a simple and cost-effective way to protect your loved ones

Putting the right protection in place gives you the peace of mind that your loved ones will receive valuable financial support when you’re no longer around. While a lump sum might be useful for paying off a mortgage or other debts, it can be more difficult to manage when it comes to meeting regular commitments….

People with cancer are surviving longer – so here’s why you need to protect yourself
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People with cancer are surviving longer – so here’s why you need to protect yourself

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be a stressful time. As you focus on your recovery, you may have to take a significant time off work, or rely on people around you for support when it comes to caring for your loved ones and managing your day-to-day life. Of course, tragically, many people go on to…

3 regretful reasons women don’t have enough protection – and what you can do about it
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3 regretful reasons women don’t have enough protection – and what you can do about it

In recent years, much has been made of the gender pay gap. Companies are working proactively to ensure equal pay, and this approach should also have an impact on the gender pensions gap that also exists in the UK. What isn’t so commonly discussed is the protection gap between men and women in the UK….

How to make a Critical Illness cover claim
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How to make a Critical Illness cover claim

Being diagnosed with a serious illness is an emotional time. So, making sure you have Critical Illness cover in place means you don’t have to worry about your finances at this stressful moment in your life. Insurers understand that having a heart attack or stroke, or being diagnosed with cancer or multiple sclerosis, is difficult….

5 ways your cost of living will rise in 2022 and what you can do about it
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5 ways your cost of living will rise in 2022 (and what you can do about it)

In recent weeks, you will have seen the headlines that UK households are facing the biggest cost of living crisis in a generation. A perfect storm of price rises as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit will likely see your outgoings rise sharply in 2022. You’ll notice this in everything from your weekly…