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Those of us who enjoy home decorating know there’s nothing like being able to save a few pounds here and there with a bit of DIY. [...]
As with all things in life, the way in which we travel and holiday is evolving with the times. As new technologies develop and the economic climate changes, we leave behind past holiday traditions and move on to a new way of holidaying:
How often do you rush to buy a postcard and send it on [...]
In the 21st century, millions of us are changing the way we organise and enjoy our holidays. Texts have replaced postcards, the best travel prepaid cards have replaced travellers’ cheques and more and more single-trip travel insurance policies are hitting the market.
So, are you keeping up with the holiday trends, or are you still doing [...]
When was the last time you reviewed your life insurance? Millions of Brits have insufficient life insurance meaning their families could face a financial struggle in the event of their death.
And, even if you do have life insurance, you should regularly compare the costs to make sure you’re getting the best deal. A leading broker [...]
Life is full of uncertainties and unexpected events, and there is a little anyone can do to avoid these events. However, you can still do something to ensure that when something goes wrong, you have a backup plan – this is where life insurance can help.
A life insurance policy is the protection you need for [...]
Gap car insurance is actually a way to cover the difference, or ‘gap’, between the current value of your vehicle and any outstanding balance you have on your car loan. With this policy in place, you don’t have to worry about anything if you are involved in an accident with some of the loan still [...]
Not enough women are taking UK life insurance policies, leaving their dependents and family at risk of financial problems, according to research from a leading insurer. Protection specialist Bright Grey has found that 59 per cent of women in the UK don’t have any life insurance while over four in five have no critical illness [...]
I will start by asking you, have you ever made a life insurance claim?
When waiting for a payout, many customers hurl the blame at life insurance companies sometimes forgetting that the problem of a delayed life insurance payout is possibly their own fault in the first place.
For you to know when your insurance company will [...]
In general, life insurance isn’t just something you sign up for, pay premiums on, and then leave to its own devices. Life circumstances change and, when they do, they can affect the amount of insurance you need, and the premiums you pay. Compare life insurance policies before buying, and once you have a policy, remember [...]
Hopefully you already know that you should compare travel insurance based on cover options and then price in order to find the best travel insurance for your needs. Here are a few case studies from the Financial Ombudsman’s office that highlight some possible problems with claims and how they were resolved, in case it helps [...]
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