How a simple list can help your loved ones after your death Although it may not feel like it, your family finances are probably more precarious than you think. It’s all well and good when the breadwinners are healthy and working, but if something unfortunate were to happen, the outlook for those around you could […]
Top reasons people gave for not taking out protection There are many things to consider when looking to protect you and your family. It may not be the most exciting of subjects, but it answers one of our most basic desires – to keep safe all that we hold dear. The State of the Protection Nation report[1] […]
Visualising what really matters to you is the key to the planning process. Have you ever thought about writing a letter to yourself to describe your ideal future life, long-term life goals and the process of how to plan for them? Imagining what you want your life to be like in the long term when […]
New Year’s resolutions – now we all know we use this opportunity at the start of the year to try and make better choices in our lives, such as start a new hobby or join a gym, but have you ever thought about tailoring them to improve your finances? We have put together 5 ideas […]
At Forces Family Finance we are always striving to provide outstanding customer service, putting the client first at all times with our ethical approach to financial advice. At the end of last year we were very proud to hear that our director Nadine Monks won an award from our Principal Network New Leaf distribution in recognition of this. The New […]
The Scheme to help military personnel to buy their own homes has been operating since 2014 and has now been extended until December 2019. Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced on 3rd December 2018 that the Forces Help to Buy scheme will remain open to new applications from serving military personal and veterans until 31st December […]
In today’s market its best to get your finances looking their best, before you embark on your mortgage journey. But, if you really don’t know where to start, then we have put together 8 tips on how to get the best from your credit report. Check your credit file regularly. It is best to check […]
With Christmas fast approaching you may be wondering how to make those pennies stretch further. There are plenty of tips to help rein in the costs and we have put together five, to help prevent you from over spending this Christmas. Secret Santa Research by National Debtline showed that 35% of Britons were borrowing to […]
There are extra costs to think about when going on holiday or travelling, especially during the school holidays. Here’s how you can help keep track of your spending. According to research conducted by a popular high street bank*, despite 58% of us making a holiday budget, the average overspend on holiday is a huge £220 […]
Our simple guide to making the most of your money this summer To be better prepared financially for the summer holidays, planning is key. The best way to get a head start for the summer is to put aside a little money as early as possible in the year (just a jam jar will do) […]
There are lots of affordable housing options available for you to consider when looking to buy a home, and Forces Family Finance can offer you advice and help you to weigh up these options. If this is something that we can help you with, please get in touch with us on 0330 3322 614 (local […]
In early April, the policy document (JSP 464, Pt, Chapter 12) for Forces Help to Buy was updated to include ‘ironing out’ the issue surrounding eligibility for those commissioning: Section III, para 1211.d(8) “Where an individual Commissions from the Ranks, they will retain their eligibility for FHTB if they had been eligible prior to their […]
