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Category: Wellbeing for individuals
Tips and tricks on how to improve your financial wellbeing, from budgeting to saving.
What you need to know about Lasting Power of Attorney
Written in conjunction with Catherine Thomas-Humphreys, aka The Finfluencer. A power of attorney is a legal document that allows you (the donor) to give another person (the attorney) the right to make decisions on your behalf. You choose the person or people in charge of making decisions which affect you You make things easier, quicker […]
Can money truly buy you happiness?
It’s International Day of Happiness, so we are taking a deep dive into the relationship between wealth and money! Can money truly buy you happiness or is there more to it? Can money buy you happiness? To a certain degree! Money can of course buy you some essentials, from basic necessities to physical gratification (clothes, […]
Who gets my money if I pass away?
Saving for the future is one of the most important things we can do to safeguard ourselves and our loved ones. But if the worst should happen before you get to spend or use the savings, what happens to the money? The outcome might vary depending on the way you’ve saved your money and if […]
Why you should find out your credit score
We always get told that our credit score is important, but what exactly is it and why should we care about it? […]
Dealing with finances when you divorce
Divorce can be stressful and painful. Ending a significant relationship usually has a significant emotional impact and there’s a lot to think about when it comes to the legal aspects of ending a marriage, too. But it’s also important to consider your finances when you divorce. Getting divorced can be an expensive process, and you’ll […]
Do I need life or critical illness insurance?
If you’re a homeowner, it’s a good idea to have some kind of life and/or illness cover. This is because if something happens to you, you or your loved ones may need assistance to keep paying your mortgage. They may also need help to cover other expenses. Additionally, you might decide to explore some of […]
What types of general insurance might I need?
If you’ve taken our self-assessment quiz, you’ll have a good idea of what kinds of insurance you might need to get. But what do these insurance types actually cover? Find out more detail in our blog, which tells you more about general insurance (for more detail on life and illness cover, go here). Insurance to […]
Four reasons you may need insurance
Life is full of exciting milestones like buying a house, buying a car and travelling abroad! But these things are expensive and carry risk so it’s important to get insurance and protect yourself against financial losses. In this article, we help you understand what insurance you need to safeguard yourself at important times. What is insurance? […]
Where to save money for buying a property
Buying a property, for most people, means saving a hefty sum of money. Whilst the more organised among us may have been saving since childhood, the rest will need to create a plan to save enough for deposit, legal fees, stamp duty and other expenses. But where should you save your money for buying a […]