Research from Swiss Life has found that over 51% of people could not cope financially for more than 3 months if they became ill and could not work.
The research has highlighted the enormous gap between what people live on whilst working, what sickness and income protection schemes they/their employers have available and what the state would provide.
Our View
You must take these issues seriously. If more than 50% of the population have little or no protection then one in two of you who read this article will fall short and could suffer when ill – in the extreme even having to sell your home or belongings.
Yes, of course, you can spend hundreds of pounds on insurance policies, but even have a little protection to cover the basics is a must.
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