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FIVE SIMPLE LIFE LESSONS
10/09/2019
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Someone wise once said that life is really simple – but we insist on making it complicated. The same could be applied to life insurance. Too many people like to mystify it with technical jargon or claim it’s unaffordable. Some dismiss the need for it at all, while others think savings alone would be an easier way to leave behind a lump sum for their loved ones when they’re gone.
In an attempt to clear up some common misconceptions, we’ve addressed five of the main ones below. They offer quite simple reasons why life cover might be worth reconsidering. In a nutshell, it’s a straightforward way of protecting your partner or kids financially if you die. But it’s more than just a money thing. Yes, it could cover the mortgage if they’re dependent on your wage or meet the cost of the funeral. And yes, it could foot the bill for childcare or even pay off a debt. But ultimately, it’s also about giving your family peace of mind at one of the most difficult times in their lives. It’s about continuing to look after them – just as you’ve always done.
Help protect them when you no longer can
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The things we do for love! Cheering from the side-lines when they’re 6-0 down; overlooking the messy bedroom while they’re cramming for exams; Justin Bieber concerts; shaking hands with their first boyfriend through gritted teeth; the ‘taxi’ to swimming lessons twice a week; the packed lunches; and the after-school ‘artwork’ we pin on our fridge doors...
You look out for your loved ones every day. Maybe we can help keep up the good work when you’re gone.
A breast cancer patient’s journey – Blog Post 10 – Recovering after the Operation
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Ruth Taylor, 45, is a mum of two who was diagnosed with breast cancer back in May 2016. We are honoured to share her journey from initial diagnosis, informing her family, through to chemo and radiotherapy. She hopes to raise awareness and educate others about breast cancer, while firmly kicking cancer back where it belongs. This is the tenth instalment in her guest blog.
The next thing I recall was waking up in a fairly large room and being aware of a number of medical staff near me. They asked if I could hear them and if I was feeling sick. I soon started to come round properly and I was taken from the recovery room back to the ward and my room. I remember them telling me that I had been given morphine for the pain while I was still under anaesthetic and once that wore off they would give me other painkillers to keep me as comfortable as possible.
Day Twelve: Twelve Facts About the 12 Days of Christmas
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If you've been following this blog regularly over December, our not-so-subtle effort to parody the popular 12 Days of Christmas carol in our posts has surely not gone unnoticed...
As we reach the end, all that remains is to gift you a comprehensive, fact-tastic list of everything you'll ever need to know about the tune. You never know when it might come in handy over a post-turkey Crimbo quiz... Thanks for reading!
Day Two: Two Christmas Cashback Savings (The Twelve Days of Christmas)
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What with the kids off school for two weeks, and seasonal shopping by the arm load, the Christmas break can often blow a family's careful budgeting. With the holiday fast approaching there's no better time to get your festive finances on track - and we've two handy cashback tools to help you.
Dig this! Gardening's good for body and mind
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13/03/2015
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We always knew gardening was good for us - to an extent. All that fresh air and sunshine is far better than being cooped up indoors all spring.
However, we were genuinely taken aback to discover this week that the physical activity associated with wielding a rake alone has the same toning impact as using a rowing machine at the gym.
Do I need Gadget Cover?
Insurance
18/06/2021
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If you’ve ever purchased a new gadget, chances are you’ve been caught off-guard as the salesperson suddenly asks if you’d like to pay more in order to protect the product you’ve just spent your hard-earned cash on.
Your first instinct may be to politely refuse, backing slowly out of the shop with your prize in hand – and honestly, you wouldn’t be entirely wrong.
