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62% setting funeral funds aside, claims SunLife
According to SunLife’s annual Cost of Dying report, funeral prices have increased by 5.5% to £3,897 in the past year. This is double the figure recorded in 2004, when the funeral plans provider first started…
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Plan for the future: 3 practical tips for a happier retirement
There’s a lot to do when it comes to making your plan for the future. Most of us are aware of the need for financial planning, but there are practical…
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Enjoy today: Six things to enjoy in November
The nights are drawing in. Jumpers and thick socks are out. The trees are ablaze. Autumn is a favourite time of year for many of us. Here are our top…
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Funeral costs continue to soar, claims SunLife
SunLife’s annual Cost of Dying report shows that while the cost of dying is the fastest rising of any fixed cost in the UK, the number of people making at least some funeral provision…
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More than 200,000 families left with no funds to cover funeral costs
Figures from Co-op Funeralcare reveal that a failure to plan ahead for funerals is costing next-of-kin dearly, leaving more than 200,000 families without any funds to cover their loved one’s…
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Co-op Funeralcare cuts Simple Funeral cost
Responding to SunLife’s recent Cost of Dying research, which suggested that the basic cost of a funeral has risen by 8.3% to £8,802, Co-op Funeralcare said it has worked hard this…
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SunLife: Funeral costs rise by 5.5% in a year
Funeral costs rising at 10 times the rate of inflation SunLife’s annual Cost of Dying research shows that the cost of dying is the fastest-rising of any fixed cost in the…
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Young Brits have ambitious retirement plans, claims Scottish Widows
Young Brits are looking forward to a greater later life with 75% of millennials expecting their quality of life to be improved or maintained in retirement, according to new research…
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Women’s retirement income hit as gender gap grows
According to new research from Prudential, women who plan to retire this year face a retirement income gender gap of almost 30%. The life insurance and pensions provider’s Class of…
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Homeowners relying on property for retirement income, claims Aviva
Long-term growth in UK house prices and homeowners’ lasting attachment to their homes mean people are turning their attention towards property wealth to help manage their finances and boost retirement…
