The pros and cons of choosing joint life insurance

If you and your partner are considering taking out life insurance, one question you may want to answer is: Would single or joint life insurance be better suited to us? Life insurance is a type of financial protection that would pay out a lump sum if you passed away during the term. The payout would go to your beneficiary, who …

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How to use life insurance to cover a future Inheritance Tax bill for your family

The amount the government collects through Inheritance Tax (IHT) is on the rise, and freezes to allowances mean it’s expected to increase further. If your family could face a bill when you pass away, life insurance could provide a valuable way to cover the expense. According to MoneyAge, the amount collected through IHT hit a record £7.5 billion in 2023/24. …

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The essentials you need to know about critical illness cover

If you face a serious illness, it could place pressure on your finances and mean you’re not able to focus on what’s most important – your health. Yet, research suggests many families could be overlooking the protection that critical illness cover could provide. Read on to find out how critical illness cover works and how it could improve your financial …

National Walking Month: Walk Your Way to Free Coffee (and More!)

Forget the car keys, National Walking Month is here! An annual reminder of the benefits of walking and spending time outdoors. It’s the perfect excuse to dust off your boots and rediscover the joy – and surprising benefits of walking. While statistics from the 2021 ONS Census show that driving reigns supreme as the most common commute option (45.1% in …

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3 helpful ways effective financial planning could ease health fears

NHS waiting lists have reached a record high and a survey suggests people are worried about the effect it could have on the care they would receive if they faced an illness. It’s a concern financial planning could help ease. The BBC reports that 7.75 million people are waiting for NHS treatment in England. It adds that almost 9,000 people …

Financial Safety Net: How Life Insurance Can Secure Your Family’s Future

Life insurance is a crucial yet often overlooked component in establishing a comprehensive financial safety net for your family’s future. As a cornerstone of financial planning, life insurance can provide your loved ones with valuable financial security in the event of your untimely passing, ensuring they are cared for in the manner you intend. TPD Wealth, a Stockport-based financial planning …

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Business owners: Is your firm protected against the loss of a key person?

As a business owner, have you considered how your firm would cope if it lost a key member of the team unexpectedly? Key person cover could provide a vital cash injection when you need it most, but it’s something many businesses are overlooking. Losing a key person may have a devastating effect on businesses. According to a report from Legal …

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Misconceptions mean that 40% of homeowners don’t have life insurance

Do you have life insurance in place? A survey suggests that some homeowners are choosing not to take it out because of common misconceptions about how life insurance works. Life insurance would pay out a lump sum to beneficiaries if the policyholder passed away during the term. As a result, it can provide financial support to your loved ones when …