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Spring Budget 2020
Posted by Tony on Thursday 12th of March 2020
Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his first Budget on 11 March, against a backdrop of uncertainty following the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent financial losses. It was the first of two Budgets to be delivered in 2020, with the second to follow in the autumn.
COVID-19 and the NHS
The Chancellor wasted no time in diving into the heart of the issue on the minds of so many across the nation: the COVID-19 crisis. Taking an empathetic tone, he reassured the British public that “we will get through this together...
The Cost of Raising a Child
Posted by Tony on Thursday 9th of May 2019
COST OF RAISING A CHILD
We all know raising a child can be expensive. Research has shown, the cost of raising a child to age 18 in the UK varies dependant on whether it’s a girl or boy, with boys coming in at £79,176 and girls a staggering £108,884.
As a parent you are committed to doing all you can for your children – now and for their future but it’s estimated half of parents don’t have a financial protection plan in place.
Nobody wants to think about the possibility of getting ill or being made redundant but having a contingency pl...
If you became critically ill and unable to work, could you cope financially?
Posted by Tony on Monday 11th of March 2019
If you became critically ill and unable to work, could you cope financially?
Some things are more reliable than others - monthly bills, for example. Young or old, single or married, we all have financial obligations to meet each month; be it luxuries, like a satellite TV subscription or mobile phone contract, or the real essentials – like keeping a roof over your/your family’s head.
But some things - like our long-term health - can be less reliable. For instance, one in two people born after 1960 in the UK will be diagnosed with some fo...
Choosing the right type of cover to protect you and your family is important
Posted by Tony on Tuesday 26th of February 2019
Act now to ensure you remain protected
Making sure you and your family are financially protected should something unexpected happen is one of the most valuable things you can do and will help you avoid a financial crisis.
So what type of cover is right for you?
- Term Insurance pays out a lump sum if you die within the agreed ‘term’ (the amount of time you have chosen to be covered for). Suitable for mortgage protection or while children are financially dependent on you.
- Critical Illness Insurance pays out a tax-free lump sum on th...
