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Financial planning adjustments when expecting

Bringing a child into the world is a joyous occasion, but it also comes with significant financial responsibilities. As you prepare to welcome your bundle of joy, it's essential to reassess your financial situation and make necessary adjustments to ensure stability and security for your growing family. This article outlines key steps for adapting your financial planning when expecting a baby.

Assess current financial situation

Before making any changes, take stock of your current financial status. Evaluate your income, expenses, savings, investments, and debts. Understanding your...

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Is contesting a will really worth it?

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 07/03/2017 - 11:25am

A will, also referred as the ‘Last Will and Testament,’ is a legal document that states how a testator wants their estate to be left upon their death. A testator is a person making the will and their estate includes one or the combination of assets like property, possessions, money and savings. In the absence of such a will, the law dictates and determines how the assets will be distributed, which is typically assessed under the rules of intestacy.

Though a will may appear to be an odd or inequitable distribution of the estate (but if it is in accordance with the testator’s wishes...

Raise pounds in your pyjamas for Hospiscare

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Wed, 06/14/2017 - 12:56pm

Do you fancy an enjoyable morning run this autumn, raising money for a local charity in the stunning grounds of a National Trust country estate?

Would you like to run in your pyjamas – yes, your pyjamas! – all for a good cause?

If so, then the Hospiscare Breakfast Run at Knightshayes Court on 17th September could be for you!

The Breakfast Run is a no pressure 5k or 10k run, walk or jog with coffee and bacon bap available on your return to the Stables Kitchen (vegetarian alternative available).

People enter The Breakfast Run for many different reasons. For...

How to plan the perfect baby shower

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Wed, 05/31/2017 - 10:04am

Having a baby is an exciting time in any expecting parent’s lives. Therefore, as a friend or family member, it’s up to you to support them and ensure they have a shower that’ll prove unforgettable over the coming years. The below tips are great for guiding you through the steps to throwing the finest baby shower the parents-to-be will struggle to forget.

Guest List

The first order of business is to figure out who’ll be attending. You want the shower to be faultless, so it’s best to keep it to close friends and family. Too many people could get to be too much for all. Ask...

Co-op tackles death taboo at Devon County show

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/19/2017 - 2:37pm

Figures published by Co-op Funeralcare reveal a worrying gap in end of life planning across Devon, with as many as 91% of adults in the region yet to create a funeral plan and almost a quarter (21%) yet to communicate their funeral wishes to anyone. The findings come as Co-op embarks on its annual tour of the UK’s County Shows, kicking off with Devon County Show, which takes place at Westpoint until Saturday (20th May). Seeking to close the gap in end of life planning, Co-op Funeralcare’s stand will feature an alternative tandem cycle hearse, a picture coffin and a range of other funeral...

May half-term fun at Castle Drogo

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/19/2017 - 11:47am

This half-term there are lots of family events on at Castle Drogo including crafty castle capers, a bird detective trail and meet the builder’s day. On Saturday 3 June from 11am-4pm Castle Drogo will be giving visitors the chance to get hands on and learn more about the ongoing building work to make the castle water tight.

In 2013 one of the largest projects ever undertaken by the National Trust began at Castle Drogo. The castle has suffered major structural problems ever since completion which has resulted in serious leaks and water penetration throughout the building. If...

Climb aboard Crealy’s new giddy galleon this May Half Term

Guests to Crealy Adventure Park & Resort this May Half Term are in for a treat, as they’ll be amongst the first to climb aboard the brand new giddy galleon with Captain Crealy and his shipmates! Unlike other pirate ship rides, The Jolly Roger rocks and spins simultaneously, so riders really do feel like they are on high seas.

To mark the opening of the Jolly Roger, Crealy will host Pirate Week from Saturday 27th May to Sunday 4th June. Captain Crealy and his shipmates will be performing live shows on the Piazza Stage across May half term including family favourite, Off to...

New statistics reveal effect of modern day lifestyles on family life

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/16/2017 - 12:36am

BHF is encouraging families to get together on Friday 9 June to help beat heart disease

The average family in Britain last spent quality time together with their loved ones just under two months ago, according to new statistics released by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) for its Wear it. Beat it. fundraising campaign.

A new survey by the BHF has revealed the stresses of modern day living are putting a considerable strain on family life. One in ten Brits (10%) said the last time they spent quality time with their family was over a year ago, or not at all.

Nearly...

Kids take to the road at Crealy this weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 04/29/2017 - 5:09pm

Families enjoy an extra day together this weekend at Crealy!

Kids take to the road on Crealy's brand new ride, the Junior Driving School, manoeuvring scaled-down Minis around the track and collecting a driving licence from Buddy Bear at the end.

Great Parents and great Leaders - Parallel Values

Great parents and great leaders have a lot of parallel values. Understanding which ones, how to improve these and act within different ways certainly within a working environment could make huge improvements in performance.

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Two fifths of Brits take after their parents' money habits

When it comes to budgeting and spending patterns, over two fifths (43%) of Brits say their parents have been their biggest influencer on their money behaviour while one in 10 (11%) attribute this to their partner, that’s according to new analysis from Santander UK.

Interestingly, 40 million people (78%) believe that being good with money is a learned behaviour that anyone can pick up with practice. The study, which investigates the savings habits of the nation, also reveals that over a quarter of Brits (28 %) say they overspend on a weekly basis, by a collective £788 million each...

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