6th February 2020
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6th February 2020
Making a will – Guidance for military personnel
Continuing your support long into the future We spend our lives working to provide for ourselves and our loved ones. You may have a house or flat (in the UK or overseas), shares, savings, and investments, as well as your personal possessions. All of these assets are your ‘estate’. Making a Will ensures that when [...]
26th January 2020
Difficulties paying your mortgage
Mortgage lenders do not want to repossess your home – it really is a last resort If you have a mortgage, you will be expected to make regular monthly payments to your lender. How much you pay will depend on the type of mortgage you have, the term of the loan and the rate of [...]
26th November 2019
12 reasons to choose Forces Family Finance
How do you know who you should put your trust in? With so many mortgage and insurance advice companies for the UK Armed Forces emerging into the market, it can be very difficult to chose or know why you should put your trust in one over the other. Check firms out online Checking the FCA register* […]
30th October 2019
Gifts that remind us of the importance of Remembrance
Remembrance Sunday is always an important date on any Forces Family calendar and by now most of us are already wearing our poppy’s with pride. In our view, it is also an ideal time to support other fantastic military charities and to educate the next generation about why this day exists. We like to do […]
22nd October 2019
Forces Help to Buy scheme extended until the end of 2022
The Forces Help to Buy scheme has been extended again, this time until the end of 2022. Borrow up to 50% of salary interest free The scheme enables servicemen and servicewomen to borrow up to 50% of their salary, interest free, to buy their first home or move to another property on assignment or as [...]
25th September 2019
Lasting Power of Attorney for Armed Forces and Military Personnel
Peace of mind that there is someone you trust to look after your affairs A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more people to make decisions on your behalf during your lifetime. The people you appoint to manage your affairs are called the ‘attorneys’. An [...]
16th September 2019
Forces Families Jobs
Forces Families Jobs is new initiative and website platform for employers to advertise vacancies to military families. Armed Forces members can apply for jobs with companies and organisations who are forces family friendly and access employment and training opportunities. Help from the Families Federations The platform has been created by three Families Federations working closely […]
25th July 2019
Life insurance for forces personnel
For anyone in the armed forces peace of mind is knowing that your family is protected. It’s understandable that we would rather not think of the time when we’re no longer around. But it’s important to protect the things that really matter – like our loved ones, home and lifestyle – in case the unexpected [...]
4th February 2019
When I’m gone – Five important things to do before your death
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 […]
4th February 2019
Protecting you and your family’s finances
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] […]
4th February 2019
Back to the Future
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 […]
