Topic: Protection

Financial support when your family needs it most

Posted on July 3, 2014 by - News, Protection

Why reviewing your level of life insurance is time well spent to ensure you look after their future

May 2014 marked the 253rd anniversary of the first life insurance policy being issued in the USA.  Life insurance protects your family and anyone else who may depend on you for financial support. If you die prematurely, the people who are dependent upon your income could lose that financial support, which may leave them having to fend for themselves. (more…)

‘Silver-splitters’

Posted on May 7, 2014 by - News, Protection

More couples are deciding to part later in life

Divorce is not purely exclusive to the young or middle-aged, and we’re seeing a steady increase in what have been dubbed the ‘silver-splitters’ – couples who are deciding to part in later life. (more…)

‘Save smart’

Posted on May 7, 2014 by - News, Protection, Retirement

Focused on managing costs

We’re becoming increasingly good when it comes to cost cutting, according to the latest findings of an annual online survey from long-term savings and investment specialist Standard Life by YouGov PLC. (more…)

Taking vital steps before the new tax year

Posted on March 3, 2014 by - Protection, Wealth Creation

You need to act fast to avoid next year’s child benefit charges
Families impacted by the high income child benefit charge need to act now to limit or avoid it in the next tax year. Doing this could make them potentially up to £2,449 better off, but they only have until the 6th April 2014 to take some vital steps for the 2013/14 tax year, according to Standard Life. (more…)