If you don’t have a will (or those you leave behind are unable to find it), you die intestate
Insurance, Travel & Tax
If you shop in an airport you’re often asked for your boarding pass but it’s not a legal requirement
I don’t know about you but I get a bit irritated when I’m asked to show my boarding pass to buy something like a packet of tissues in Boots or a book in WH Smith
A legal judgment could make it easier for adult children to challenge a will
If you’ve written a will, you’ll probably assume that everything you’ve said will be acted upon after you’ve died
How to find a will
I get lots of questions about when you can challenge a will and many people want to know what right they have to see a will
If you’re travelling in London, you can pay using your contactless bank card
If you’re travelling by tube, bus, London overground or on most trains in London, you can now pay by contactless card
10 ways to make sure your will isn’t challenged
If you’ve drawn up a will the last thing you want to find is that someone challenges it and that your money doesn’t end up going to the people or organisations you want it to
How to keep flood water out of your home
If you want to know how to keep flood water out of your home, there are other options apart from sandbags
What are flood resilient measures for your home?
If your home is at risk of flooding, have you considered flood resilient measures
If you want to scrap your old car – what are the options?
If your car has reached the end of its days or it’s too expensive to repair, you may need to scrap it
6 traps to avoid if you’re buying family travel insurance
If you’re buying travel insurance and you’re pregnant or you’re travelling with your family, watch out for big differences in the cover on offer from policies
Giving to charity using charity giving websites
If you want to give money to charity, there are many different ways of doing so
Complaining about a holiday you’re not happy with – what you can do
Every year thousands of people have holidays that go seriously wrong
A flood insurance deal will cap insurance costs for flood risk homes
If you live in a house that’s at risk of flooding, you should be able to continue to get affordable insurance for it
Using price comparison sites for home insurance
If you want to use a price comparison site to buy your home insurance, you have to be prepared to read some of the small print
Ten tips on getting the right travel insurance policy for less
If you’re going on holiday, you normally need a travel insurance policy
What to do if you receive an unexpected tax demand
Guest article by Elaine Clark of Cheapaccounting.co.uk
If you get an unexpected tax demand from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), what should you do
Ten ways to save money on your holiday
Holidays are rarely cheap, but you can cut the costs of yours by planning ahead (so you don’t have to buy your travel money at the airport), shopping around (so you can get the best value car hire) and making sure you don’t use your credit or debit card without knowing the charges
Is it better to insure your gadgets on your home insurance or take out gadget cover?
If you have lots of gadgets you may be tempted to take out gadget insurance
Tips for filling in your self-assessment tax return – and mistakes to avoid
For many people, filling in their tax return is about as much fun as going to the dentist, but it’s easier if you don’t leave it until the very last minute
If you’re booking a holiday, look out for a new ATOL travel protection certificate.
If you book a holiday, the last thing you want to have to worry about is that the company will go bust
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