As daffodils and tulips bloom across gardens around the country, the prospect of new starts \u2013 and better weather \u2013 can help lift people\u2019s spirits. As part of your spring \u2018self-care\u2019 workout, it\u2019s a great time to make sure your finances are on track.<\/p>\n
Looking after number one<\/strong><\/p>\n Self-care, according to NHS England, is about \u201ckeeping fit and healthy, understanding when you can look after yourself, when a pharmacist can help, and when to get advice from your GP or another health professional.\u201d It\u2019s not so different with your finances. Getting everything in order can provide a huge boost for your peace of mind. And if something isn\u2019t how it should be, knowing when to seek the advice of an expert is crucial for your self-care.<\/p>\n Mortgage<\/strong><\/p>\n The mortgage market has been through a challenging period following the mini-Budget last autumn, leading many to face difficulties re-mortgaging or making repayments. For most homeowners, the monthly mortgage costs are often the biggest regular outgoing, which makes them a prime target for a bit of \u2018self-care\u2019.<\/p>\n Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n Likewise, protection is a vital part of \u2018self-care\u2019 because it provides the peace of mind that can underpin all your other financial decisions. Knowing that you are covered should you lose your salary, or that your family won\u2019t suffer financial hardship once you are no longer here, helps many people sleep a little easier at night.<\/p>\n Support when it\u2019s needed<\/strong><\/p>\n To look after yourself and your finances, you sometimes need to speak to the experts. We\u2019re happy to help!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 Data accurate as of the date of publication \u2013 22.06.2023<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8Think carefully before securing debts against your home.\u00a0 Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 The above material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a sales offer or financial advice. Before taking out any insurance, credit agreement or other financial product, you should obtain individual advice on your requirements and the general terms of the contract.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Source: Quilter Financial Planning \u2013 Essentially Mortgages Q2 2023<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As daffodils and tulips bloom across gardens around the country, the prospect of new starts \u2013 and better weather \u2013 can help lift people\u2019s spirits. As part of your spring \u2018self-care\u2019 workout, it\u2019s a great time to make sure your finances are on track. Looking after number one Self-care, according to NHS England, is about […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2283,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2458","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-archive"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n