If you die and leave your family behind, you can’t stop the heartache, but you can make sure that they don”t have financial worries, that they can stay in their home or have enough money to relocate, and that your children can continue their education. Protecting your family in this way, should the worst happen, is one of the kindest things you can ever do for them.
There are various reasons why people don’t take out life cover so in this short article I want to address some of these.
With the spread of COVID-19 around the world, it is no surprise that people have queries about their existing life policies and that we have seen an uplift in applications in recent weeks. People have also been asking specific questions. Is it still possible to get life cover? Will my existing policy cover COVID-19? Will my premiums increase?
In this article I want to give you answers to many of the common questions I am being asked at this time.
This articles has been update so please see the below link for the article from August 2024
Living in the UAE. 10 major money mistakes you want to avoid
Living in the UAE. 10 major money mistakes you want to avoid
At this time of year it is popular to make New Year resolutions, but how many of those are about our finances? Making sure you are financially fit is as important as vowing to visit the gym regularly but once you’ve taken the initial steps is less time-consuming and you can do most of it whilst sat comfortably on your sofa.
We all have to spend money but can you do it more smartly? Invariably we could all spend less and save more and a little focus rarely goes amiss. With that in mind here’s a list of 10 steps you can take to get yourself financially fitter in 2019.
Many of us muddle through our financial lives, not focusing on what matters the most, so this article is designed to help you sort out your financial priorities.
You have probably thought that there are some issues you need to address but it is common to be stuck in limbo, not quite sure what to tackle first, or a to have a vague to-do list but are unsure where to start.
I am often asked what are the most important topics to focus on so this is a guide to what you may need to look at if you haven’t reviewed your personal finances before, or haven’t done so for some time. What should you do now and what is most important?
All too frequently I see people who have been sold long-term savings plans without having been given the right advice to address more immediate issues. The most important consideration is to focus on what could go wrong tomorrow and then to take steps to protect you and your family. This doesn’t have to be expensive but this is what proper, ethical, financial planning is all about.
The sad and somewhat worrying fact is that anyone can suffer from a serious illness at any time. It doesn’t matter how healthy you feel, and serious illness does not discriminate by gender, age, nationality or income.
Have you considered how you are your family would manage if you were seriously ill, or if your partner became ill and unable to work for an extended period? Not happy thoughts but ones that need to be addressed.
The statistics for serious illnesses in the UAE are significant, even for a relatively young population, when compared to countries with large numbers of retired residents.
Your medical insurance should cover the cost of treatment but it won’t replace an income. That’s where critical illness cover comes in. This is a plan that will pay out a cash lump sum in the event that the policyholder is diagnosed with a serious illness and this insurance is both important and worthwhile.
Consider the statistics for the UAE:
Many of us muddle through our financial lives, not focusing on what matters the most, so this article is designed to help you sort out your financial priorities.
You have probably thought that there are some issues you need to address but it is common to be stuck in limbo, not quite sure what to tackle first, or a to have a vague to-do list but are unsure where to start.
I am often asked what are the most important topics to focus on so this is a guide to what you may need to look at if you haven’t reviewed your personal finances before, or haven’t done so for some time. What should you do now and what is most important?
All too frequently I see people who have been sold long-term savings plans without having been given the right advice to address more immediate issues. The most important consideration is to focus on what could go wrong tomorrow and then to take steps to protect you and your family. This doesn’t have to be expensive but this is what proper, ethical, financial planning is all about.
Following some months of speculation it has been announced that IFGL, which owns RL360°, will acquire FPIL (Friends Provident International Limited) from the Aviva Group, subject to regulatory approval.
I could give you the quick answer of yes but that would make for a very short article. Instead I want to provide a little information about the types of cover and benefits so you can make an informed decision about what is best for you and your family. This is your guide to pretty much everything you need to know about life cover and associated benefits
If you have children there is no question that they are the most valuable thing you can think of. So have you done all you can to protect them?
How would your family manage if you died and your income was lost? How would they manage without you to take care of them?
Would they be able to maintain their standard of living? Would your children’s education remain unaffected? Would any outstanding loans or debt be repaid?
These are all big questions and not ones we like to think about but tackle them now, take the right steps, and then you can relax knowing that if the worst should happen they will at least be financially secure.
Money does not replace a beloved husband or wife or a parent, but it’s even worse if those left behind are worrying about money and how they’ll manage. These are not subjects that we want to think about but the kindest action is to take the right steps to safeguard your family should the worst happen.
These are some of the issues you need to consider.