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Family Income Benefit is often known as FIB. It is a form of Term Insurance cover, in that it pays an amount on the death of the insured person. However, it is designed to pay an income, rather than a lump sum. This type of policy never acquires a surrender or cash-in value, and is not a...

Most people recognise that it is wise to plan for their retirement. This is especially true for those who are hoping to retire before the usual State Retirement ages. Putting aside a regular amount of money during your working life is probably the most appropriate method to ensure that you will...

Getting the key of your first home is one of the great moments in life and there are few things more exciting than buying the perfect property for your needs. Whether you are a first time buyer starting out on the property ladder, require more space for the family or are looking for an investment...

Income replacement insurance provides an income should you be prevented from working due to sickness or injury. It is commonly known as permanent health insurance or sometimes PHI schemes. The word "permanent" in the name, refers to fact that the policyholder is the only person who can stop the...

Most of us have heard of Life Assurance and appreciate that it is a policy provided by a Life Assurance Company that pays out either a lump sum or a series of payments if or when you die. These payments are normally paid without the deduction of any personal income tax, and in most instances are...

Put it on plastic. This is what the advertising slogans suggest and there is certainly no lack of choice on whose plastic to use. There are Credit cards, Charge cards, Debit cards or Store cards being offered by hundreds of different organisations, the choice is potentially mind-boggling. You...

Critical Illness Insurance covers an individual for life or for a set period against a number of serious illnesses, diseases and medical conditions. It pays out a single tax-free lump sum on the diagnosis of one of the illnesses specified in the policy details. Please note different providers...

Welcome to the Online Banking section of our website. The opportunity to access Banking facilities via the Internet was first made available in 1990 by the Wells Fargo Bank in the United States of America. It was not until May 1997 that similar facilities were introduced to the UK by the...