Budget protection is rarely treated as a serious option by advisers and customers but it may not be as much of an oxymoron as some people believe, reports Georgina Kenyon
Most consumers are interested in protecting their interests but many feel unable to justify the expense that comprehensive cover entails. Therefore, in a number of cases, a budget alternative could be ideal. However, is there such a thing as quality budget protection? Budget income protection (IP) differs from more comprehensive options as it allows customers to have either a lower level of payout, or a shorter benefit term. Current IP budget options include reduced benefit terms of 12 or 24 month payouts, with the option to consider a longer deferment period or earlier retirement period ...
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