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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.
Top 10 Christmas Market Destinations in Europe
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What better way to get into the festive spirit than to go to a Christmas Market – wooden chalets, fairy lights, music and mulled wine. Sound good? There are plenty all around the UK, but if you fancy making a holiday of it, why not go to a Christmas Market in Europe?
Here’s our roundup of 10 European Christmas Markets.
Top 5 UK Walking Trails with Pubs for National Walking Month
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We all know that walking is good for us, but when combined with fantastic local food and great company, it becomes a great day out too.
That's why the National Trust has put together some of their favourite walks, which include historic pubs on route (and we’ve added in an extra walk on behalf of the National Trust for Scotland). So wherever you are in the UK, here's all the inspiration you need to meet up with friends and stretch your legs, before stopping for a well-deserved rest at a local watering hole.
Top 5 UK Walking Trails with Pubs for National Walking Month
Tips
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We all know that walking is good for us, but when combined with fantastic local food and great company, it becomes a great day out too.
That's why the National Trust has put together some of their favourite walks, which include historic pubs on route (and we’ve added in an extra walk on behalf of the National Trust for Scotland). So wherever you are in the UK, here's all the inspiration you need to meet up with friends and stretch your legs, before stopping for a well-deserved rest at a local watering hole.
Top tips for a staying well when flying
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With the holiday season approaching, many of us will be boarding a plane to fly off to somewhere with sandy beach beaches, blue skies and best of all, guaranteed sunshine.
Although it always sounds glamourous and exciting, the reality of flying is that unless you’re lucky enough to be travelling first class, it’s really pretty uncomfortable. And with low oxygen levels, a very dry atmosphere and being stuck in a small space for several hours, it can take its toll on our bodies.
