COVID 19 – Money issues, guides and tips
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The current situation with regard to COVID 19 is causing a lot of anxiety and fear throughout the country but can also be causing some financial distress to some. Below are some guides, tips and links to information that might be useful to you or your family.
COVID-19: Helping others and managing your money
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As the COVID-19 outbreak takes its toll on British life and the economy, what can you do to help others and keep your own finances in check?
COVID-19 update: a message from Metfriendly CEO Kathy Byrne
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I wanted to give you an update on the impact of COVID-19 on Metfriendly. Our business is operating as normal and we are coordinating our response to the virus to ensure we can continue to deliver for our members, look after the health of our employees and maintain the continuity of our business.
Budget 2020: The talking points
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Rishi Sunak has delivered his first Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer, outlining the Government’s financial plans for the 2020-21 fiscal year. The announcement was overshadowed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, which has affected stock markets around the world in the past few weeks.
Your Money Questions
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Metfriendly’s Kathy, (centre) along with Debbie (left) and Angela (right), both presenters at our Options seminars, were recently set some interesting questions by London Police Pensioner Magazine.
Our 2019 Christmas quiz: The results
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We’re delighted to announce the results of this year’s quiz, revealing what our members really think about Christmas and what they’re looking forward to in 2020.
Getting to know Metfriendly’s Simon
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Metfriendly new joiner Simon Horgan talks about why he’s passionate about helping police officers.
Election result boosts markets
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The Conservatives’ big win in the 2019 general election provided the clarity that many people in the UK were hoping for, boosting financial markets in the process.
Supporting the London Retired Police Dogs Trust
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We’re proud to support new charity the London Retired Police Dogs Trust, with whom we’ve produced our calendar.
Help to Buy and the Metfriendly Lifetime ISA explained
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“I have a Help to Buy ISA of over £4,000, but the Lifetime ISA looks better, what do I do now?”