Blog: Time for a spot of financial DIY

Graham Harvey, managing director of UK individual protection at Friends Life, says relying on state benefits is fast becoming a thing of the past

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Graham Harvey, managing director of UK individual protection at Friends Life, says relying on state benefits is fast becoming a thing of the past

At last, brighter days, lighter evenings and a sprinkling of blossom on the trees; the first signs of spring are finally here. And I’m just about prepared to start those DIY jobs I’ve been putting off during the winter months. As the saying goes, “if you want something doing right, do it yourself” – and this applies to many areas of life. More and more, people are starting to see that they need to take personal responsibility for providing for their families. If, for some unforeseen reason, someone is no longer able to work, unfortunately they can no longer be confident that the state...

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