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May 2025

How to restart your budget ahead of summer!

Saving Money, Wellbeing |

With the sun on our faces and the right approach to your end-of-summer spending, you can achieve your warm-weather wants on an ice-cream budget. Here’s how to get that summer bank balance set-up for a great year ahead, from clever budget ideas to easy ways to reduce your expenses.

Avoid these mistakes when buying insurance

Home Insurance, Saving Money, Homeowners |

General insurance—whether it’s for your car, home, travel, or health—is a crucial financial safety net. But buying the wrong policy or overlooking key details can leave you underprotected when it matters most. To help you make a smart, informed decision, here are the top five common mistakes to avoid when purchasing general insurance. Of course, using a broker ensures you can avoid these mistakes. Give us a call to get your insurance all lined up.

March 2025

Here are some tips for managing bills and finances when you don’t have a regular income

Saving Money |

Managing money and bills self-employed can feel like a juggling act. Especially since you don't have steady pay or the automatic deductions for things like taxes and national insurance. However, with the right systems in place, you can stay on top of your finances and ensure everything is paid on time. Here are some tips we’ve loved that can help take the hassle out of bills and finances.

January 2025

Are you one of the married couples due up to a £1,000 tax rebate?

Saving Money |

With over 24 million people in the UK tying the knot, did you know you might be due a tax rebate possibly of over a £1000? It's claimed via the Marriage Tax Allowance, and currently, two million British married couples are not claiming when they could be. It's a tax refund and depends on how much you earn.

December 2024

Five easy ways to save money this festive season

Saving Money |

The festive season can bring all sorts of financial stress. But with these tips, we hope you can take the stress out of it and enjoy the precious time with your family.

With insurance premiums on the rise, is your policy up to date?

Home Insurance, Protection, Saving Money, Homeowners |

With insurance premiums increasing, it’s a great time to review your policy. Did you know that if you contact us, we may be able to find you a cheaper deal? Or even, we might be able to find you more benefits for the same fee. That’s one of the advantages of going through an advisor. We can find you a policy that suits your specific needs and budget.

Income protection to benefit the whole family

Protection, Homeowners, Wellbeing, Saving Money |

Income protection is a policy that will cover you financially if you can’t work due to sickness, injury, or disability. Did you know that in an ideal world, everyone in the family will benefit from full coverage?

November 2024

How can I save money with my health?

Saving Money, Wellbeing |

Are you looking for some extra support with your health? There are options to help you save money with private medical insurance. Or even individual healthcare plans just for dental, physio, or optical. Let's go into some of your options.

October 2024

Take the worry out of insurance with a broker

Home Insurance, Protection, Saving Money, Homeowners, Wellbeing |

An insurance broker is a professional ‘middle-person’ working independently. The benefits are almost endless. The main one is that you no longer have to deal with insurance companies! Think about the time savings and risk management advice. Plus, personalised service you'll receive…

September 2024

Did you know you can use equity release for private school fees?

Equity Release, Mortgage tips, Saving Money, Homeowners |

Have you been saving and working hard to provide your children or grandchildren with the best education, only to find that fees have risen? Sound familiar? Did you know you can use equity release for private school fees? We’ve outlined three types of mortgages that suit homeowners with different needs. Once you’ve read through them, get in touch for a detailed plan on accessing equity release.

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How to restart your budget ahead of summer!

With the sun on our faces and the right approach to your end-of-summer spending, you can achieve you...

Avoid these mistakes when buying insurance

General insurance—whether it’s for your car, home, travel, or health—is a crucial financial safet...

Here are some tips for managing bills and finances when you don’t have a regular income

Managing money and bills self-employed can feel like a juggling act. Especially since you don't have...

Are you one of the married couples due up to a £1,000 tax rebate?

With over 24 million people in the UK tying the knot, did you know you might be due a tax rebate pos...

Five easy ways to save money this festive season

The festive season can bring all sorts of financial stress. But with these tips, we hope you can tak...

With insurance premiums on the rise, is your policy up to date?

With insurance premiums increasing, it’s a great time to review your policy. Did you know that if y...

Income protection to benefit the whole family

Income protection is a policy that will cover you financially if you can’t work due to sickness, in...

How can I save money with my health?

Are you looking for some extra support with your health? There are options to help you save money wi...

Take the worry out of insurance with a broker

An insurance broker is a professional ‘middle-person’ working independently. The benefits are almo...

Did you know you can use equity release for private school fees?

Have you been saving and working hard to provide your children or grandchildren with the best educat...

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