Though it may sound like a thrilling way to catch fish, Spear Phishing is far from exciting—and definitely not fun. Spear phishing occurs when scammers use personal information to impersonate a legitimate business, often one you've interacted with before. Armed with details such as your name, address, date of birth, workplace, or alma mater, [...]
Did you know that recent research from Beagle Street suggests that 10 million young UK adults don’t have life insurance? Are you one of those 10 million? Among the 2,000 young adults surveyed (aged 18-40), 28% admitted they hadn't considered life insurance. 27% cited affordability as a barrier, while 20% blamed the current cost-of-living [...]
So, you’ve heard of lifetime mortgages, and you are at a stage in life when your finances need a little boost. It’s ideal for adding value to your home, such as for a renovation, taking the dream trip you’ve always wanted, or accommodating new grandchildren. Naturally, you have some questions — and potential concerns [...]
Part of our ‘stay safe and stay smart’ campaign naturally includes insurance. With the cost of living skyrocketing, we look at which insurance you really need, plus how to save money without facing expensive premiums. Income Protection Unfortunately, many people don't know about this one. The thought is very scary. Imagine losing your income [...]
Making a will is the only way to ensure your money, property, possessions, and investments (known as your estate) go to the people and causes you care about. Let’s look at some top questions… Q: How do I value my estate? Your will should cover your whole estate, so it's a good idea to [...]
Your first step of protection? Avoid scams by always using a trusted mortgage broker Even with increased online security and tight rules and regulations, so many scams are going around. We live in a world where buying or selling a property is possible without meeting face-to-face with your conveyancer, mortgage broker, estate agent, surveyor, [...]
We’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic. Did you have enough budget in place? Anything you would have bought more or less of? Recent research says the average cost of having a child in the UK is around £223,256! That’s about £12,400 a year, or £1,030 a month. Unsurprisingly, childcare makes up [...]
All ready for the tennis this month! Do you have your racquets and balls ready to go? What about insurance? Have you thought of personal accident plans for your children? It’s not something you like to think about, but it’s on all parents’ minds. Whether it’s watching your little one save a goal, seeing [...]
We often get asked, ‘Does my child need health insurance?’ We can’t answer this question for you, as this is something you need to think about. But we’ve put together this blog post to help you understand what’s available. Don’t forget, we can offer detailed information to help you make that decision — reach [...]
We asked our clients to submit a question, and we’ll answer them. (Remember to get in touch for detailed and personalised information.) Our first grandchild is joining the family in a few months. Can I use equity release to help them prepare for the future? Congratulations on the upcoming addition to your family! Equity [...]
