Choosing the right type of cover

‘Single life’ policies cover just one person. A ‘joint life’ policy covers two people, and you will need to decide whether the policy pays out on the first or second death, as this will determine when the policy ends.

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Cover for you and your loved ones

It’s understandable that we would rather not think of the time when we’re no longer around. However, it’s important to protect the things that really matter – like our loved ones, home and lifestyle – in case the unexpected happens.

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Planning to prevent the financial equivalent of climate change

Millions of workers across the UK could be heading for a significant shortfall in the amount of pension they need for an adequate income. The World Economic Forum (WEF) has issued a warning that calls on the Government to impose faster pension-age rises as it earmarks the UK as one of several countries facing a ‘pension time bomb’, with the UK pension savings gap reaching £25 trillion by 2050 if action is not taken soon. (more…)

‘The tragedy of old age is not that one is old, but that one is young’

With the UK’s population ageing, more people will be living with long-term care needs. Oscar Wilde once said: ‘The tragedy of old age is not that one is old, but that one is young.’ But the good news of rising life expectancy also brings with it the challenge of how we fund our future care costs. The question is: who is responsible for looking after us if we need care in old age? (more…)

Why investors need to keep focused on long-term financial goals

Prime Minister Theresa May’s announcement that she would call a snap UK general election on 8 June 2017 surprised many people. After weeks of campaigning, there was no outright winner, with both the Conservatives and the Labour Party failing to secure a majority, resulting in a hung parliament. (more…)