9th March 2020
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4th March 2020
Military Wives Film – Worth a watch?
Early screening Forces Family Finance were lucky enough to watch a preview of the Military wives film, which isn’t set to be released to UK Cinema’s until tomorrow (6th March 2020) check out the trailer for it here. Military Life Some parts of this film were absolute genius, some were a bit cringe (not quite reality?) […]
4th March 2020
Family Peg Dolls
Forces Family Friday As part of Forces Family Friday, we love to share other veteran and mil spouse businesses, and this time we would love to shout out Laura Shinn from Family Peg Dolls ! Laura shared her story with us, and told us how she came about to do what she does now! About Laura ‘I’m […]
3rd March 2020
Armed Forces Covenant signing
Military wives, Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists and the MOD join forces for Mass Armed Forces Covenant signing in London The Armed Forces Covenant was introduced to the British public circa 2000 and is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly and not […]
18th February 2020
Understanding different mortgage schemes
What is a mortgage? A mortgage is a loan used to buy a property, but one which is secured on that property. This means that the mortgage provider (a bank or building society) retains an interest in the property until the entirety of the loan is paid back. There are different types of mortgage schemes [...]
7th February 2020
Protecting yourself from scams
Fraudsters are using sophisticated ways to part savers from their money Pension and investment scams are on the increase in the UK. Everyday fraudsters are using sophisticated ways to part savers from their money, and the Internet and advances in digital communications mean these kinds of scams are getting more common and harder to identify. [...]
6th February 2020
A mortgage review could save you money
Could you save money by carrying out a mortgage review and shopping around? A home is the most expensive purchase most people ever make. As an owner, you will benefit from expert advice on the condition of your property – whether you plan to live in it, rent it out or sell it. A mortgage [...]
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
