‘Tis the season to be jolly… or as Boris has warned, to be jolly careful! Nevertheless, at least we can try and bring a little joy to this year at Christmas by giving gifts, which will give us all something to look forward to, even if we may not be... Read More
Experts warn coronavirus crisis could lead to more cancer deaths
Prior to the Covid-19 crisis, it was reported that every 2 minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer, every 7 minutes someone will have a heart attack, and every 12 minutes someone will have a stroke. These are undeniably worrying health statistics, but now experts Professor Harry Hemingway... Read More
How to buy life insurance and get it right
As parents, we want to see our children grow up happy, healthy, safe, secure and successful. The thought of not being there, and the effect that would have on them, is almost too distressing to think about. However regrettably, a parent of a child under 18 dies every 22 minutes... Read More
Debt caused by rising funeral costs reaches an all-time high
The Royal London National Funeral Cost Index 2017 reveals the average cost of a funeral has increased by 3% from 2016 and now stands at £3,784. Funeral debt has also risen to an all-time high of £160 million as people borrow from friends and family or the bank to cover... Read More
How old should you be to get life insurance?
I often get asked, “what is the right age to buy life insurance?” and I reply, “the right time to buy life insurance should not be based on your age… it should be based on your need. Few people rush out to buy life insurance – it’s not a glamorous... Read More
Plan for the worst, hope for the best – think about life insurance!
It’s not pleasant to talk about death, but we know that sadly it comes to us all. But did you know that if you have children, the amount of bereavement benefits you’ll receive from the Government has been drastically reduced? Government changes from 6 April 2017, mean the long-term financial... Read More
Five Things That Are More Expensive Than A Life Insurance Policy
Anyone who has children will know that a lot of time is spent worrying about them. You worry about their safety – both in the home and when they are out and about. You worry about their health, whether they are eating enough or too much, whether they’re making friends... Read More
Is It Time To Review Your Life Insurance?
Making sure you get the most appropriate life insurance cover for your family’s needs is one of the foundations of our business. Having sufficient life insurance protection could mean financial support for your loved ones if the worst should happen. Many factors come into play when determining the “proper level”... Read More
Are Funeral Plans Worth The Money?
Funerals can be expensive and these days many people are choosing to ‘pay now, die later’ to spread the cost. But does buying a funeral plan save you money? At the time of writing this, the Money Advice Service says that a funeral arranged in the usual way costs on... Read More
Your Child’s Tomorrow – Talking About Their Future
All of us want the best for our children, but as they get older and they strive to be more independent (and we try to prise them away from their phones or iPads) it can get more difficult. You soon realise (if you haven’t already) that it is not about... Read More
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