There’s so much to love about running your own business: from the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you work to the simple joy of not having a boss to tell you what to do. However, ...

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There are around 4.31 million self-employed workers in the UK according to recent government figures. If you are among them – and therefore without employer-based sick pay – being unable to work will ...

Questions are being raised about “outdated” age limits on income protection which could leave older workers and entrepreneurs exposed to financial risks. Currently, the maximum age you can take out ...

The probability of an income-interrupting event over the course of your career trucking is more likely than you might think. Three out of every 10 Americans between ages 35 and 65 will become disabled ...

Income protection insurance can offer a lifeline if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury by paying out a portion of your salary while you’re off. Our guide explains the options to help you ...