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….

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2 in 3 Brits over 35 don’t have life insurance – here’s why you should do something about it

If you’re over the age of 35 and you don’t have any life insurance in place, you’re not alone. New research from a leading UK financial firm has revealed a staggering 2 in 3 over-35s have no life insurance in place, despite the fact that this age group is mostly likely to need protection. People…

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10 simple ways you can help to prevent a stroke

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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…

5 practical ways you can keep yourself safe from financial and insurance scams
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5 practical ways you can keep yourself safe from financial and insurance scams

Over the last couple of years, fraudsters have taken advantage of pandemic uncertainty to con thousands of people out of their hard-earned money. Data from UK Finance, the organisation that represents UK banks and financial services, has revealed that, in the first six months of 2021, nearly £754 million was stolen through fraud and scams….

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5 costly reasons you might pay more for your protection (and how you can save money)

Life insurance is a cheap and effective way to ensure your loved ones receive financial support when you’re no longer around. With premiums starting at just a few pounds a month, you can often put appropriate protection in place for less than the price of a takeaway. The cost of protection depends on a wide…

Millions of UK adults don’t understand protection products – so here’s what you need to know
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Millions of UK adults don’t understand protection products – so here’s what you need to know

Do you know how life insurance, income protection, or Critical Illness cover works? If you don’t, you’re not alone. New research from a leading insurer has found that many UK adults do not fully understand financial protection products, with many confessing they have never even heard of certain types of cover. Understanding how insurance works…