Protecting Your Money
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Inheritance Tax and Estate Planning with Octopus Legacy
Did you know that inheritance tax kicks in when your estate is worth more than £325,000 when you die? If you own a flat or…
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How to spot (and avoid) money scams
Money scams have always existed, but they’re getting increasingly sophisticated, especially in the wake of the pandemic and ongoing cost of living crisis. Scammers are…
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How to stay safe from pension scams
How to spot and avoid pension scams A pension scam is where a scammer will promise opportunities with high returns and low risk, or say…
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Should your pension be divided during a separation?
Our partners at amicable share their thoughts on what to do with your pension during a separation. If you’re going through a divorce or ending…
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3 frequently asked questions when separating from your partner
Separating from a partner can bring many challenges, and finances are often one of them. Here, Kate Daly from our partner amicable gives some answers…
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How to navigate a relationship breakdown
If you’re dating, in a partnership or married, relationship breakdown can be a source of anxiety or frustration. If it feels like your relationship isn’t…
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Women and money – Managing a career break
As women, we’re told we can have it all: the fulfilling career AND the family life we dream of. But over and over again we’re…
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Understanding wills and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
Wills are easily the last thing any of us want to think about. After all, who wants to think about the worst? We all hope…
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How Protected is Your Money?
You work 40 hours a week for your money goals. But how much thought do you put into protecting your loved ones? It’s not nice…
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What are the different types of protection available?
Protection is there to help you and your family in a worst-case scenario. We always hope for the best, but it can be invaluable to…
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When do I need protection or insurance?
Having a plan for your money is one of the best and most empowering things you can do for your future. Usually people focus on…
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Why is life insurance important?
Life insurance is one of the three most common types of protection. It’s important to think about if you have people that depend upon you…
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What is life insurance?
Planning for life goals and making them happen is one of the most exciting things we can do. No one really likes to think about…
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What to look for when choosing a will provider
There are three main ways to get your will written: Which you choose will depend on how complex your circumstances are and how much you…
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What to think about when making a will
Are you thinking of making a will? Besides deciding who gets what, here are some questions to consider to make sure you’re ready to get…
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Why make a will?
Unless you’re Hamlet, thinking about death – let alone your own death – is probably not high on your list of priorities. Your will lets…
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What’s a will?
Benjamin Franklin famously said, “in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” (Actually, someone else said it first but he made it famous…
