Retirement
Should we be getting emotional about life insurance?
No-one likes to think about death. In fact, it’s still a fairly taboo subject in our society. We use euphemisms to describe it and very rarely openly discuss it. Why? Because for most of us, it means frightening and unknown territory when considering our own demise or emotional heartache when it comes to the loss [...]
5 practical New Year’s resolutions
The New Year is upon us. Here are 5 practical resolutions that you might want to think about…. Plan your Pension: Might seem a bit of a dull one for the top of your New year’s resolution list – but it’s an important one. A recent report by Which! revealed that one in five (22%) [...]
5 tips to help you live longer
Know what you should eat and exercise daily Yes, we’ve heard it all before – but eating well and exercising regularly really are top of the list. A balanced diet is key to helping you get all the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs. Eating a variety of foods ( containing all the major [...]
4 things you know you should do… ( but haven’t got around to yet!)
1.Do your tax return Not everyone needs to complete a tax return. If your tax affairs are straightforward, you’ll probably pay all your necessary tax through your PAYE (Pay As You Earn) tax code. If, however, you have more complex tax affairs e.g. you’re self-employed, a company director, a trustee or if you have foreign [...]
25 weeks later…
British horror films, 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later suggested it would take just under a month for zombies to take over the UK. Directed by Danny Boyle the films led many fans to create their own zombie-attack plans. All very well but more scarily a recent report suggests that nearly four-million Brits only [...]
Who needs life insurance?
Thinking about life insurance is not the most pleasant thing in the world. After all, it involves contemplating your own death – which is never a nice thought! You might be unsure why you’d even need life insurance. If you’ve popped your clogs, why on earth would you need the money? As a basic guide, if anyone [...]