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November 2024 Newsletter

29/11/2024
Welcome to our November 2024 Newsletter. This weeks product of the month is Unoccupied Property Insurance. Its been well documented that there's a housing shortage in the UK, in the next article we hear why Allianz are concerned where the next generation of houses are being built. Ghost Brokers are definitely a 21st century problem targeting young people on social media so here are some tips to avoid them. My cat is called Pudding - look for your pets name on the top pet names of the year!

October 2024 Newsletter

31/10/2024
Welcome to our October 2024 Newsletter. Our Product of the Month is Life Insurance. Would you know what to do if you needed a mortgage but were retired? This articles explains your options. Salford Lads Club has been around for many years but was thrust into the limelight when The Smiths featured the logo on their album The Queen is Dead. Now, the club that has helped so many local children, is fighting to survive. Famous faces are leading the way to raise some much needed funds.

September 2024 Newsletter

27/09/2024
Welcome to our September 2024 Newsletter. Our product of the Month is Financial Advice. In this issue we look at why women are holding on to long term savings accounts. Your car insurance company will cover you for most eventualities but what happens if you drive through a flooded road? I'm sure you've all wondered how do squirrels get to Gatwick? They take the train of course! 

August 2024 Newsletter

30/08/2024
Welcome to our August 2024 Newsletter. Our Product of the Month is Life Insurance. We all know moving house can be stressful so hopefully these tips can help you plan ahead. Have you ever thought about buying your own island with a private beach? I'm sure we all have at some point but watch out for the ghosts!

July 2024 Newsletter

26/07/2024
Welcome to our July 2024 Newsletter. Our product of the month is Travel Insurance, have you got yours?  You might think about skipping this vital insurance to save some money, but what would happen if the unthinkable happened? Our next story might change your mind. We also look at whether you should look at paying off your mortgage or adding to your pension. Live in the city? Watch out for the seagulls!

May 2024 Newsletter

31/05/2024
Welcome to our May 2024 Newsletter. Product of the month is Life Insurance. At this time it has never been so important to plan ahead, especially when you hear that more people are withdrawing money from their retirement funds. Please speak to our Independent Financial Advisor to see how he can help you. Opting to stay in the UK for your holiday or a city trip? Lets have a look at the best cities to visit!

April 2024 Newsletter

26/04/2024
Welcome to our April 2024 Newsletter. Product of the month is Travel Insurance:- speak to our friendly advisors for a quote. When was the last time you checked your finances? It might be time to speak to our IFA about those forgotten pensions. Ever wondered where the best place is to work abroad? Well here we look at top 10 places (and the top 10 worst places!). We've all seen dogs on a train....but a horse?!!

March 2024 Newsletter

28/03/2024
Welcome to our March 2024 Newsletter. Product of the Month is Van Insurance. It has been suggested that we submit meter readings before new energy prices come into force - read why. We all like a breakfast before we jet off on our holiday but have you ever thought which airport offered the best priced breakfast?!

February 2024 Newsletter

29/02/2024
Welcome to our February 2024 Newsletter. Our product of the month is Financial Advice, we can help with unbiased advice on a wide range of financial products. You've found the perfect first home but what's the next step? Would you be able to spot a scam email or text? Finally (and maybe more importantly?!) how do you make the perfect Yorkshire pudding? 

January 2024 Newsletter

26/01/2024
Welcome to our January 2024 newsletter. Our product of the month is Car Insurance. Cheaper policies may seem tempting but it is always prudent to be wary of too good to be true offers. A 'ghost broker' has been found guilty of charging people for policies that did not exist. Looking for some ideas for your next trip? We look at the most searched countries in 2023. Don't forget to call us for Travel Insurance!

November 2023 Newsletter

30/11/2023
Welcome to our November 2023 newsletter! Product of the month is Life Insurance; talk to our friendly Independent Financial Advisor for more information. Deferring your pension payments may result in more money. We have had a few storms so its helpful to check if your insurer will provide cover and how best to prepare for such event. Are we allowed to mention Christmas yet?! If you are in Manchester, visit the world famous Christmas markets for food, drinks and music!

October News

27/10/2023
Welcome to our September 2023 Newsletter! Our Product of the Month is Life Insurance, 29% of women say state pension will be their only income in retirement and you think your daily commute is tough.

August 2023 Newsletter

25/08/2023
Welcome to our August 2023 Newsletter. Our Product of the Month is Life Insurance; it's never too early to start planning for your future. We look at tips to get a head start in finding that dream rental home. Its a Bank Holiday weekend so if you fancy a trip to Manchester, you won't be short of gigs, events or food and drink festivals to attend!

July 2023 Newsletter

28/07/2023
Welcome to our July 2023 Newsletter! Our product of the month is Unoccupied Property Insurance. We look at the best ways to avoid tricksters whilst on holiday. Tips to help sell your house with confidence. Ever found something strange in your shopping bag? Here's a story how a man found a SNAKE in his broccoli! 

June 2023 Newsletter

23/06/2023
Welcome to our June 2023 Newsletter! Product of the Month is Financial Advice. How much do you know about your pension? Is it time to see a Financial Advisor? Some tips on how to protect your home when on holiday. A story how a library in the USA had a book returned late...100 years late!

May 2023 Newsletter

26/05/2023
Welcome to our May 2023 newsletter. Product of the week is...Travel Insurance. With the summer holiday season approaching, is it time to check your passport? We also look at car claims and some reasons why you have noticed an increase in premiums this year. Finally, from burnt toast to over cooked eggs, read what really annoys us about breakfast!

April 2023 Newsletter

28/04/2023
Welcome to our April Newsletter. Our product of the month is Life Insurance. Have you checked your pension pot lately? Maybe it is time to speak to a financial advisor. Did you know Active Insurance celebrated its 27th birthday? 

March 2023 Newsletter

24/03/2023
Welcome to our March 2023 newsletter. Product of the month is...Home Insurance. Read why there has been a surge in subsidence claims. We are a nation of animal lovers but does your home insurance cover the damage they might cause in your home?! In our last article read about Chio the cats adventure in a cherry picker!

February 2023 Newsletter

20/02/2023
Product of the month is...Life Insurance. Some ideas how to look after your pension. We've all thought about it but how much does it really cost to move abroad? And whilst we are on the subject, fancy nipping to Spain for breakfast? Might be cheaper than your local!

January 2023 Newsletter

20/01/2023
Welcome to 2023! Here is our January newsletter. Product of the Month is Car Insurance. Has your renewal increased this year? Looking at alternative quotes could help save you money. Are you struggling to save money towards your pension? Here are some handy tips to help. Some weird and wonderful rescues carried out by the amazing RSPCA.

December 2022 Newsletter

20/12/2022
Welcome to our Christmas 2022 Edition Newsletter. Product of the month is Car Insurance. The RAC attended 12,000 vehicles due to the bad weather. We tell you what the nations favourite driving Christmas song is? And the results are in...what is the UK's favourite Christmas food?

November 2022 Newsletter

23/11/2022
Welcome to our November 2022 Newsletter. Product of the Month is Home Insurance. A Manchester bar is offering free pints during the World Cup. What are the rules for a home extension? With winter fast approaching, some tips to make sure you don't suffer from frozen pipes. It's coming home....maybe?

October Newsletter 2022

31/10/2022
Product of the Month is...Home Insurance. When was the last time you checked your savings account? Lastly, a totally roar-some house for sale!

September 2022 Newsletter

23/09/2022
Product of the Month...Life Insurance. Fraudsters taking advantage of increased living costs. A widows warning to check your finances. Could a simple phone call could reduce your renewal premium?
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this very sad time.

August 2022 Newsletter

26/08/2022
Product of the month is Travel Insurance and advice for getting the best cover for your holiday. Some handy tips to save money and reduce energy costs. A report into cases where women have been refused a state pension. Cows go sunbathing...yes even cows need a holiday!

July 2022 Newsletter

25/07/2022
Product of the Month is Home Insurance. Where do you keep your keys whilst on holiday? A look at electric cars; just how cost effective are they? Advice if your mortgage application is refused. And lastly, a hamster flying high in a hot air balloon.

June 2022 Newsletter

24/06/2022
Product of the Month is Unoccupied Property Insurance. Customers at the forefront of any mortgage rule changes. First-time buyers need to raise double the deposit amount compared to 10 years ago. Ever wondered how big the largest Jaffa Cake weighs? Let us help compile the best road trip soundtrack.

May Newsletter

25/05/2022
Product of the Month is Financial Advice. Top tips to add value to your property. Stuck for something to do this half term with the kids? Four year old boy takes his mothers car for a joyride.

April Newsletter

29/04/2022
Product of the Month is Critical Illness. 48% of women cite high cost of living as the biggest barrier to improving their finances. A cockatoo smoking? Surely not! Britain's most affordable places to buy a home.

March Newsletter

25/03/2022
Welcome to our March newsletter. This months Product of the Month is Home Insurance. How much will you National Insurance be this year? Canary Islands lift Covid restrictions and James Blunt music used to deter protesters.

February Newsletter 2022

25/02/2022
Welcome to our February newsletter. Product of the month is Van Insurance. Fraudsters stealing identity. NS&I Savers left waiting after glitch and second hand cars soar in value.

January Newsletter

25/01/2022
Welcome to our January newsletter. Product of the month is Car Insurance. Car insurance premiums rise. Bionic eye implant lets blind women see and beware of WhatsApp scams as crooks pose as your children.

November Newsletter

25/11/2021
Welcome to our November newsletter. Product of the month is Home Insurance. How to curb Black Friday spending. Warning Christmas shoppers to be aware of fraud and Amazon to stop accepting UK Visa credit cards from January.

October Newsletter

27/10/2021
Welcome to our October newsletter. Product of the month is Home Insurance. The gap between cheapest energy deals and the price cap at the lowest ever. Used car prices rise and don't wait for the rate to rise to move to a new deal.

September News

27/09/2021
Welcome to our September newsletter. Product of the month is Critical Illness Cover. Energy prices are going to soar. Halloween events for kids in Manchester this year and how many times will you need to charge an electric car.

August Newsletter

25/08/2021
Welcome to our August newsletter. Product of the month is Home Insurance. Motorists are performing dangerous maneuvers on our motorways. Wilko will start to recycle old face masks in store. And it could be cheaper buy a holiday car than hire one.

July Newsletter

23/07/2021
Welcome to our July newsletter. Product of the month is van insurance. NS&I to stop paying its winners by cheque. Car Insurance premiums fall and has Covid killed your pension savings habits.

June Newsletter

25/06/2021
Welcome to our June newsletter. Product of the month is unoccupied property Insurance. Household expectations turn positive. Here's the new £50 note and Scammers victims being treated as second class citizens.

Active Insurance Newsletter

26/05/2021
Welcome to our May newsletter. Product of the month is Van Insurance. New warnings over doorstep scammers.Comparing mortgage rates and Pandemic travel insurance read the small print.

Active Insurance Newsletter

26/04/2021
Celebrating 25 Years in Business 1996 - 2021. Product of the month is Critical Illness. Will green mortgages encourage landlords to improve energy efficiency.The cars that are most likely to pass their MOT. And warnings for Android smartphone users over sophisticated banking Trojan.

Active Insurance Newsletter

26/03/2021
Welcome to our March newsletter. Product of the month is Home Insurance. At what point would you make a claim on your car insurance. The British economy is bouncing back and Santander to close 111 of it's branches. 

February News

24/02/2021
Welcome to our February newsletter. In this issue we are offering £300 Excess Protection. 10 Smart ways to protect your finances. Mobile phone bills set to increase and holiday booking surge following lockdown exit plans. 

January Newsletter 

22/01/2021
Welcome to our January Newsletter. In this issue we have Home Insurance as product of the month. What you need to know about the GHIC. Preparing your tax return and what happens when i drive in the EU now?

November Newsletter

19/11/2020
Welcome to our November newsletter. In this issue we have Life Insurance as product of the month. Could you be facing a large tax bill next year. Heaton Park Light Festival moves its dates and helping to protect your home this winter. 

October Newsletter

27/10/2020
Welcome to our October newsletter. In this issue we have Home Working Insurance as product of the month. Could we be heading towards negative interest rates. What are the worst features that could devalue your home and the man who was told snakeskin is not a legitimate face covering. 

September Newsletter

22/09/2020
Welcome to our September newsletter. In this issue we have Home Insurance as product of the month. Tips when it comes to selling your home. Lenders increase the amount if deposit required and a little known discount is disappearing.

August Newsletter

21/08/2020
Welcome to our August newsletter. In this issue we have Landords Insurance as product of the month. Beware Scams have increased by 66%. Can you save money on your energy bills and UK house prices reach record high.

July Newsletter

22/07/2020
Welcome to our July newsletter. In this issue we have home insurance as product of the month. Learner drivers can take a driving test again. Driving down the cost of car insurance and getting back to the shops.

June Newsletter

23/06/2020
Welcome to our June newsletter. In this issue we have home insurance as product of the month. How we can help give you financial advice during lockdown. Could lockdown DIY invalidate your home insurance and how a no deal Brexit would depend economic pain.

May Newsletter

22/05/2020
Welcome to our May newsletter. In this issue we have Home Insurance as product of the month. Remote Financial Advice how we can help. Seven Coronavirus scams to be aware of and some of Victoria Woods best one liners.

We hope you are all staying alert and you are safe and well.

April Newsletter

24/04/2020
Welcome to our April newsletter. Firstly we hope you are all safe and well. We would also like to thank all the NHS staff and keyworkers for the magnificent role they are playing during these very testing times.
In this issue we have if you don't have Covid-19 symptoms but need the NHS. Home Insurance as product of the month. Keeping your car roadworthy during lockdown and how to stop Corana Virus killing your pension.

March News

31/03/2020
Welcome to our March newsletter. In this issue we have tried to lift your spirits with some amusing claim form quotes. Help with claiming on your home insurance. When will the age you can access your pension rise and road users have sent 10000 clips of dash cam footage.

February Newsletter

26/02/2020
Welcome to our February newsletter. In this issue we have young driver insurance as product of the month. Funeral bills soar. Dippy the dinosaur arrives in Rochdale and is it time to review your pension.

January Newsletter

24/01/2020
Welcome to our January newsletter. In this issue we have putting a number on the value of advice as product of the month. 10 easy ways to add house value in a slow market, what you need to know about pensions, social care and tax in 2020 and the email you should always send to a hotel before staying to save you money.

November Newsletter

26/11/2019
Welcome to our November newsletter. In this issue we have Financial advice as product of the month. Why social media could cost you a fortune. Why is the state pension being cut in 2020 and tips to get a good nights sleep.

October Newsletter

25/10/2019
Welcome to our October newsletter. In this issue we have hairdressers and beauticians insurance as product of the month. A haunted big wheel is coming to the Trafford Centre. The true cost of going cashless and how to avoid expensive home repair bills this winter.

September Newsletter

26/09/2019
Welcome to our September newsletter. In this issue we have office insurance as product of the month. A free mortgage review. A message in a bottle and car insurance premiums fall.

August Newsletter

23/08/2019
Welcome to our August newsletter. In this issue we have home insurance as product of the month. Manchester Soul festival returns for a fifth year. The tricks airlines use to avoid paying compensation and surviving Brexit.

July Newsletter

25/07/2019
Welcome to our July newsletter. In this issue we have Landlords insurance as product of the month. The PPI deadline. The cost of British car insurance rises and free and cheap things to do with the kids in and around Manchester this summer.

June Newsletter

25/06/2019
Welcome to our June newsletter. In this issue we have unoccupied property insurance as product of the month. A third of people who rent don't have contents insurance. State pension blunder sees 360,000 people given the wrong forecasts and how long do penalty points stay on your licence.

Active Insurance Newsletter

23/05/2019
Welcome to our May newsletter. In this issue we have critical Illness insurance as product of the month. Your energy supplier could owe you money. Things to do in Manchester this bank holiday and 10 tips to boost the value of your home.

April Newsletter

18/04/2019
Welcome to our April newsletter. In this issue we have travel insurance as product of the month. Car insurance premiums fall 1 percent. Home Insurance why its pays to use a broker and the owl and the duckling.

March Newsletter

25/03/2019
Welcome to our March newsletter. In this issue we have home insurance as product of the month. 15 ways you could be invalidating your insurance. Eight questions every first-time buyer must ask when buying a flat and how much you should be saving towards your retirement.

February Newsletter

27/02/2019
Welcome to our February newsletter. In this issue we have van insurance as product of the month. Driving in the EU with a no deal Brexit. Savings accounts fail to beat the 0.75% Bank of England base rate and the most and least affordable cities to buy a home in Britan.

January Newsletter 

25/01/2019
Welcome to our January newsletter. In this issue we have life insurance as product of the month. Overpaying your mortgage could be better than saving. Contactless fraud cases increase and does your insurance cover you to drive another vehicle.

Newsletter

23/11/2018
Welcome to our November newsletter. In this issue we have learner driver insurance as product of the month. Drive-in cinema is coming to Manchester, Brits attitude towards insurance and six ways thieves can break into your car and how prevent it.

October Newsletter

23/10/2018
Welcome to our October newsletter. In this issue we look at critical illness insurance as product of the month. Where kids eat for free or just £1 this half term. Five money management rules to live by and why and when the clocks go back.

September Newsletter

25/09/2018
Welcome to our September newsletter. In this issue we have life insurance as product of the month. 14 ways to cut your energy bills. Amazon's black Friday and the UK ban on nuisance calls from claim companies.

August Newletter

24/08/2018
Welcome to our August newsletter. In this issue we have home insurance as product of the month. Manchester Soul festival returns for a fourth year. Card and account fraud on the rise and what the interest rate rise means for homeowners and savers.

August Newletter

22/08/2018
Welcome to our August newsletter. In this issue we have home insurance as product of the month. Manchester Soul festival returns for a fourth year. Card and account fraud on the rise and what the interest rate rise means for homeowners and savers.

Hosepipe Ban

26/07/2018
Welcome to our July newsletter. In this issue we have information on the hosepipe bad. 10 reasons Manchester is one of the worlds top tourist destinations. Drunken Seagulls on our beaches. And why we might be paying for everything soon with our fingers and faces.

Prize Draw Winner 

26/06/2018
Welcome to our June newsletter. In this issue we discover who won our prize draw. Five reasons why pensions work for the self employed. Will Gary Lineker wear a mankini ? Summer drivers are more likely to speed and should you replace your kitchen and bathroom before selling your home.

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Free Prize Draw

18/05/2018
Welcome to our April newsletter. In this issue further chances to win £100 worth of M & S vouchers. The concerns over potholes, more diesel cars than ever before on our roads, man hospitalized after eating worlds hottest chilli pepper.  and more famous names added to the soccer aid line up.

March Update 

27/03/2018
Since we sent you our March newsletter. Unfortunately the Moorside Rangers FC tournament that was scheduled for the Easter Weekend has been postponed and has now been rescheduled for the 28th April.

Free Prize Draw

23/03/2018
Welcome to our March newsletter. In this issue your chance to win £100 worth of M & S vouchers. Racing Snails, there could be a £1000 waiting for you, ISA'S, Driver caught using a Homer Simpson driving licence and Moorside Rangers FC head the Etihad.

October Newsletter

22/02/2018
Welcome to our January newsletter. In this issue what can you do to try and prevent modern day car thieves, insuring a young driver on your own vehicle without risking your own no claims bonus, all you need to know about this years bonfire at Heaton park and Self employed missing out on pensions. 

Free Prize Draw

23/02/2018
Welcome to our February newsletter. In this issue your chance to win £100 worth of M & S vouchers. Amazon Alexa orders cat food, the police officer that takes the biscuit, Googles self driving car pulled over by the cops and when are the Easter holidays this year.

January Newsletter

25/01/2018
Welcome to our January newsletter. In this issue some advice from money saving expert Martin Lewis, making sure you have the correct travel insurance, some shopping scams to avoid and information on diesel and petrol cars.

November Newsletter

22/11/2017
Welcome to our November newsletter. In this issue a summary of the budget, winter driving advice, black Friday at Manchester Arndale and insurers raid on the responsible. 

October Newsletter

27/10/2017
Welcome to our October newsletter. In this issue what can you do to try and prevent modern day car thieves, insuring a young driver on your own vehicle without risking your own no claims bonus, all you need to know about this years bonfire at Heaton park and Self employed missing out on pensions. 

September Newsletter

22/09/2017
Welcome to our September newsletter. In this issue what can you do if Ryanair cancel your flight. Aviva enhances it's critical illness cover. Turning water into wine and Pre-Paid funeral plans.

August Newsletter

23/08/2017
Welcome to our August newsletter. In this issue Ex- criminals tell us what they fear most. ASpanish fiesta is coming to Manchester's Albert square, how 25% of Uk adults are relying on discount in their retirement and the top 15 jokes from the Edinburg Fringe festival.

July Newsletter

26/07/2017
Welcome to our July newsletter. In this issue we are talking about the future of electric cars, how sound financial advise can make you better off, keeping the kid's busy this summer. Also new driver insurance how your children can drive your car without it effecting your no claims bonus.

June Newsletter

21/06/2017
Welcome to our June newsletter. In this issue we are talking about how technology can help or hinder you while driving. Also we look at how important your choice of insurance company is in the state of an emergency. 

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