April 2017 - Thomson Tyndall

Does how you invest reflect your generation?

April 3, 2017

The way we view our savings and investment reflects when we were born, to a remarkable degree. Those aged 51 to 70 (Baby Boomers), for instance, are more likely to feel that they have been particularly lucky with their cash. This generation saved hard for [...]

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60% of UK adults don’t have any form of life insurance

April 3, 2017

A recent survey has revealed that up to 60% of adults don’t have any form of life insurance. When asked why this is the case, the answers vary. Some people simply don’t want to think about life’s unexpected events and don’t believe it could ever [...]

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The peace of mind that protection policies can provide

April 3, 2017

A recent study shows that many families are overlooking the benefits that protection insurance policies can provide and the peace of mind they can bring. Life cover may be one of those things you’ve been meaning to sort out for a while but haven’t yet [...]

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LPA – why numbers are rocketing

April 3, 2017

There has been a huge rise in the number of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) created, prompted no doubt by 2016 figures showing that dementia and Alzheimer’s disease have overtaken heart disease and cancer to become the biggest cause of death in the UK. Figures [...]

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Savers looking to mix LISAs with pensions

April 3, 2017

Savvy savers are planning to save both in their pension plan and in the Lifetime Individual Savings Account (LISA), following its launch this April. The new LISA has been designed as a savings vehicle for those aged 18 to 40 who want to save up [...]