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No one likes to think of their own demise, and planning for the inevitable...

Property Protection Trust

Early in 2017, Norman and Liz Wright faced the nicest of dilemmas. “We had...

The holiday of a lifetime – or a lifetime of holidays? We’re glad we chose the latter!

“Wherever we go, it’s great to know that a warm welcome, comfortable accommodation and...

Our holidays are in safe hands 

In the first half of 2022, criminals stole a staggering £609.9 million from consumers...

How to avoid financial scams
How to boost your Isa opportunities before the tax year ends

With a new tax year starting on April 6, now could be a good...

How power of attorney can protect your future finances

Power of attorney can be a powerful tool to help protect your future financial...

Budget 2023: What the new pension rules mean for your retirement

In this year’s Spring Budget, the Chancellor has announced a significant increase in the...

How to boost your chances of success when haggling on bills

Haggling doesn’t come naturally to everyone, but with household bills shooting upwards, now is...

You could leave a legacy of love

Leaving a gift to Born Free in your Will is a fantastic way to...

3 Things You Should Always Mention in Your Cover Letter as a Mature Job Seeker

Mature job seekers can face many challenges, including being perceived as overqualified, less innovative,...

Making Money While in Retirement: 4 Ways to Make Extra Income 

The word “retirement” usually conjures up images of people not doing much of anything,...

The Ultimate Guide To Mis-sold Pensions

If you are over 50 and a victim of a mis-sold pension or investment...

Just how big is the retirement savings gender gap?

Women can often push retirement planning to the back-burner, as many take time out...

How to keep energy costs down as temperatures rise

We’ve all looked forward to summer but the cost of living crisis means higher...

Inheritance planning: How to pass down wealth to younger generations and save on the tax bill

Many parents and grandparents have ideas about how they would like to pass wealth...

Financial Stability Is a Great Gift To Give Your Partner, Children & Grandchildren

As the spectre of the cost-of-living crisis looms large, fuelled by higher inflation, higher...

How not to be a victim of the pension gender gap when it comes to divorce

Don’t overlook how your divorce settlement might affect the way you live in later...

How high will household bills go this year, and what can you do about it?

Households are facing a financial squeeze from all sides in 2022. People’s perceptions about...

Five reasons you should plan your funeral in advance

Over the last decade, the cost of dying has risen by 39% and a...

Top five tips to reduce your energy bills this winter

It’s extremely common for your energy bills to increase during the winter, even if...

What is equity release and could it be right for you?

If you’re a homeowner aged 55 or over, you could release from a minimum...

Make your LPA online with Co-op Legal Services

Making a lasting power of attorney (LPA) online with Co-op Legal Services could save...

Would you want the government to inherit your estate? Online Wills are quick and easy!

“Definitely not” would be the reply from most people. But with 54% of UK...

Introducing Currensea – The UK’s First Direct Debit Travel Card

Currensea is a brand new way to spend money abroad, their Direct Debit Travel Card...

Want to give relatives some of your retirement savings? 5 tips from financial planners to read first

Around one in five over-55s (22%) are planning to spend some of their retirement...

Life insurance: Why it’s important and how to get the best deal

In this article from Terry Blackburn – life insurance broker, Bespoke Financial discusses the...

Common financial scams and how to spot them

Unfortunately scammers are becoming more sophisticated in the way they try to steal information...

Do you know how much inheritance tax will need to be paid after you die?

When you die there could be inheritance tax to pay, which would reduce the...

How to take the stress and headaches out of tax returns

Most people agree, taxes are not fun! But they are also a way of...

3 ways to ‘tidy-up’ your estate for family

In a recent survey conducted by Legado, 29% of people said their life’s most...

Did you know that there’s more than one type of will?

When it comes to making a will, there’s no ‘one size fits all’ solution....

Half of over 55s relying on an inheritance to make ends meet 

According to research by Tower Street Finance, over half of the over 55s are...

Funeral plans versus personal savings

Planning for your funeral is increasingly viewed as a very positive thing to do....

Is it time to review your will?

We look at some of the key life events that should trigger you to...

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