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Sign up to our newsletter 🚀Lyfeguard co-founders, Gary and Fraser Stewart, appeared on Episode 71 of the It Runs In The Family podcast.
"Some businesses' products you simply can't, or shouldn't, live without - Lyfeguard sets out to mark everyone's lives simpler in a way that few other businesses can. In the aftermath of a torrid experience handling two late friends' estates, Gary Stewart and his son Fraser co-fonded a company with care and heart at its core."
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Dec 09, 2022 | 3 mins read
2023 is a new beginning and a chance to make positive changes in your life. Consider adopting these 10 transformative habits to help you achieve your goals and live a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.
Dec 08, 2022 | 3 mins read
Learn the benefits of digital organisation, including the ability to access data quickly and easily and save time, money, and frustration associated with traditional filing systems. Find out how to use digital devices and software to store, organise, and manage data.
Nov 30, 2022 | 2 mins read
Christmas is a time for family, and creating special traditions and bonding with loved ones can make the season truly special. Learn tips and ideas for making the most of your time with family at Christmas, and create lasting memories and traditions.
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Dec 09, 2022 | 3 mins read
2023 is a new beginning and a chance to make positive changes in your life. Consider adopting these 10 transformative habits to help you achieve your goals and live a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.
Dec 08, 2022 | 3 mins read
Learn the benefits of digital organisation, including the ability to access data quickly and easily and save time, money, and frustration associated with traditional filing systems. Find out how to use digital devices and software to store, organise, and manage data.
Nov 30, 2022 | 2 mins read
Christmas is a time for family, and creating special traditions and bonding with loved ones can make the season truly special. Learn tips and ideas for making the most of your time with family at Christmas, and create lasting memories and traditions.
Nov 25, 2022 | 2 mins read
These 7 tips will help you stay organized with your personal information by keeping it simple and efficient, even if you never have time to do it all at once!
Oct 06, 2022 | 2 mins read
Pet insurance can provide valuable protection for both your pet and your wallet. Learn why pet insurance is essential for every pet owner and how it can provide financial support in the face of unexpected veterinary expenses.
Oct 28, 2021 | 6 mins read
The million-dollar question, no matter if you like working from home or dislike it with a passion.
Oct 21, 2021 | 2 mins read
A utility bill is an invoice sent by utility companies in exchange for providing services in your home or business. Utilities are gas, electricity and water; the essentials for making your home habitable.
Oct 21, 2021 | 5 mins read
In this article, we will give you unbiased information about credit cards and other similar personal credit products.
Oct 17, 2021 | 8 mins read
The relationships in your life are important and need to be treated as such. You need to put some effort into nurturing and maintaining them. In this article, we will share some tips on how to improve your relationships with friends, family members, partners, and colleagues.
Oct 17, 2021 | 5 mins read
Trying to comfort someone who has lost a loved one is difficult; what can you say or do without sounding like a tired cliché? If you have never lost someone close to you, you may not know what they are going through and feel like you can really offer support.
Oct 17, 2021 | 3 mins read
Self-love or self-care is a popular term at the moment. But it’s not all face masks and candle-lit baths. Here is what self-care is actually about.
Oct 10, 2021 | 4 mins read
Choosing the music to be played at the funeral of a loved one is perhaps one of the hardest choices when arranging a funeral. Here are some of our tips to help you choose the right funeral music.
Sep 30, 2021 | 5 mins read
The term side hustle is very popular amongst Millennials and Gen Z, who are all too aware that their “day job” can end at any given moment.
Sep 30, 2021 | 5 mins read
We are big believers in constant learning and development; it is one of the best ways to progress quickly in your career and your industry.
Sep 30, 2021 | 8 mins read
Feel like life is spinning out of control? You don’t need to feel like this. It is very easy to get your life in order with just a few small changes.
Sep 20, 2021 | 2 mins read
Knowing your next of kin is important when making end of life planning decisions. Identifying who your next of kin is in the eyes of the law will help you to make arrangements to put certain powers into the right hands.
Sep 20, 2021 | 3 mins read
We will explain all of the property you need to cover in your will and how to handle bequests.
Sep 20, 2021 | 4 mins read
My Will: How to Name Beneficiaries and Inheritors
Sep 08, 2021 | 3 mins read
A funeral will be your chance to give your loved ones some comfort and ensure your life is honoured in the way you wish. Here are the top reasons you should consider planning your own funeral.
Sep 04, 2021 | 2 mins read
It turns out that even in death, we can’t escape taxes. Once you pass, your estate will be taxed before it is split between your beneficiaries.
Sep 04, 2021 | 6 mins read
The death of people we know can hit us hard and in unexpected ways. It is not easy to feel the pain of their absence or know how to deal with it. Let us help you.
Aug 31, 2021 | 3 mins read
There are a number of different options for funerals and cremations. In this article, we will discuss one of the most economical services, direct cremation.
Aug 31, 2021 | 3 mins read
Exhuming bodies is a sensitive topic, and many cultures and religions frown upon exhumation. That being said, there are a lot of valid reasons bodies may be exhumed. In this article, we will discuss what exhumation is, why it may be necessary, and what the process is.
Aug 31, 2021 | 4 mins read
When you are writing your will, you also have to pick an executor who is in charge of carrying out your wishes. An executor does not just have to be one person though; you can have co-executors who act together. In this article, we will discuss why you may choose to have co-executors and if they can act independently.
Aug 31, 2021 | 4 mins read
End of life planning can seem like a morbid topic; no one likes to think of the illness or injury they may face in their final years.
Aug 29, 2021 | 4 mins read
Most scams and identity theft has moved online, so digital security has become more important than ever. You need to protect not only your credit card details and personal information but your data too. In this article, we will answer what is digital security and how to increase your safety online.
Aug 09, 2021 | 3 mins read
Some people may feel a little nervous when they hear that a funeral of a loved one is open casket. They may be unsure how they feel about seeing a dead body or won’t know what to expect from an open casket funeral or a viewing.
Aug 03, 2021 | 5 mins read
A LPA allows you to give a trusted person the legal power to make decisions on your behalf in the event that you later become unable to make decisions for yourself.
Jul 29, 2021 | 4 mins read
We have retirement present ideas for you to peruse, whether you are celebrating a colleague, employee, or friends or family.
Jul 20, 2021 | 3 mins read
£10,000 is a lot of money and a figure that most of us would love to have in our bank accounts. It goes without saying that this will be impossible for some and significantly easier for others.
Jul 20, 2021 | 4 mins read
In this article, we will break down the basic steps of managing your finances. If you want to know how to save money, read on.
Jul 20, 2021 | 4 mins read
Here are our unusual ways to save time and ways to approach time management that will improve your lifestyle. So forget about productivity, and read on.
Jul 19, 2021 | 4 mins read
Financial security is all about managing your money to give your future self options. It does not have to be difficult; in fact, there are a number of small things you can do.
Jul 19, 2021 | 4 mins read
With a little bit of work and smart saving practices, you can successfully save for a house deposit. We have compiled 7 tips for how to save the money you need quickly.
Jul 10, 2021 | 3 mins read
Choosing funeral flowers can be more involved than simply deciding between white and red.
Jun 27, 2021 | 3 mins read
Planning for the future is important for everyone. Developing goals, surrounding yourself with the right people, and building your pension. Our tips will set you up for life.
Jun 27, 2021 | 4 mins read
1% marginal improvements every day can allow us to transform our lives. In this article, we have listed out an easy time saving techniques to get you started.
Jun 26, 2021 | 1 mins read
If a loved one dies or is incapacitated, Twitter can assist you in removing the account. This article will show you how to do this.
Jun 26, 2021 | 1 mins read
If a loved one dies, Facebook can either memorialise the profile or delete the account altogether. This article will show you how to do this.
Jun 24, 2021 | 5 mins read
Most of us feel like there is not enough time in the day to get everything done. But what if we told you there were some really simple ways to save time that you can implement in your life right away.
Jun 24, 2021 | 6 mins read
A bucket list should detail all of the amazing things you want to do before you die, ensuring you experience everything you want to.
Jun 22, 2021 | 4 mins read
Urgh, this is a topic no Millennial or Gen Z wants to think about.
Jun 16, 2021 | 2 mins read
Here are our top tips for saving money on your bills.
May 26, 2021 | 6 mins read
Homeownership can seem like an unrealistic dream to many people. While it has become a lot more of a stretch for the current generations, it is not completely out of reach.
May 19, 2021 | 4 mins read
How can you reduce estate tax, leave money for dependents, and control the uses and terms for your property after your death? The answer is a trust.
May 19, 2021 | 7 mins read
All of us would love more hours in the day. Unfortunately, that is just not possible. What we need to focus on instead is using the hours we do have wisely.
May 18, 2021 | 3 mins read
Net worth is one of the best ways to calculate your total wealth, not just your liquid resources. It puts a figure to all of your tangible and intangible assets and is the best metric for tracking the growth of your wealth.
May 18, 2021 | 6 mins read
There are a lot of additional costs to owning a home beside the purchase price. Here are some of the costs you need to be aware of when buying or inheriting a home.
May 05, 2021 | 4 mins read
In the UK, organ donation is handled on an opt-out system. This means that unless you register that you do not want your organs donated, it is assumed you are happy to donate your organs after death.
Apr 13, 2021 | 6 mins read
You look forward to it for years! So why are you not planning your retirement to ensure you get the most out of it?
Apr 11, 2021 | 3 mins read
Your finances are likely to change between now and your death, so how do you keep them in order? Don’t worry about a thing; we have got a checklist to help you.
Apr 04, 2021 | 5 mins read
When a loved one dies, it is tragic and overwhelming. But there are also a number of things that need to be done right away.
Apr 02, 2021 | 4 mins read
Life insurance is a part of estate planning that can divide people. Some people think that you should always get life insurance; some people see it as an unnecessary cost.
Mar 29, 2021 | 6 mins read
When a loved one dies, it is difficult to handle all the paperwork and funeral arrangements while grieving. However, you need to cancel all subscriptions that automatically come out of their accounts.
Mar 25, 2021 | 4 mins read
Choosing a care home is about much more than the location and what the home looks like; it’s about the community. Just because you need extra assistance doesn’t mean you don’t get to build friendships and enjoy activities too!
Mar 23, 2021 | 4 mins read
Our assets are no longer just physical; as technology progresses, we have more and more online assets. Look after them with a digital estate plan.
Mar 19, 2021 | 3 mins read
There may be a number of things on your devices that you don’t want to come to light after your death.
Mar 15, 2021 | 4 mins read
The last thing anybody wants is their family to struggle in the wake of their death. Careful estate planning can ensure your family is provided for once you are gone.
Mar 11, 2021 | 6 mins read
Writing a will is the foundation of estate planning. It is the beginning of taking charge of what happens after your death.
Mar 01, 2021 | 6 mins read
Estate planning can seem like a morbid topic, but it is an important way to protect your wishes and loved ones in the event of your death.
