Being self-employed can be a rewarding and fulfilling career choice, allowing freedom to work to your terms and pursuing passions. However, it also comes with its challenges, one being financial insecurity.
Unlike those working within a company, if you’re self-employed you are responsible for your own financial stability. This means taking the necessary steps to protect yourselves from unexpected events.
While it may seem like an added expense, the cost of financial security via a protection policy is a small price to pay for the security it provides. Most of us don’t think twice when it comes to protecting our vehicles, mobiles phones or pets so why not do the same when it comes to your source of income?
Here are some different types of protection you can use to protect yourself if you’re self-employed:
Income Protection
Being self-employed means your income is directly tied to your ability to work. This means if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury you could suffer significant loss of pay. Income protection pays out a regular tax-free income. This can be paid on a short or long-term basis to cover expenses such as your rent, mortgage, bills and other living costs if you are unable to work.
This valuable insurance could help reduce stress, prevent your family suffering financial hardship and give you the breathing space to help you get back on your feet when you most need it.
Critical Illness Cover
If you were to be diagnosed with a serious illness such as heart disease, it would have a significant impact on your ability to work.
Critical illness cover usually pays out a tax-free lump sum if you’re diagnosed with a serious illness covered by your protection policy. These can include, cancers, heart attacks and strokes.
Life Insurance
If you were to pass away unexpectedly, your family could be left in a difficult financial situation.
Life insurance pays out either a lump sum or regular payments on your death, giving your dependants financial support after you’re gone. This can help them to cover expenses such as funeral costs, mortgages, bills and provide them with financial security during a difficult time.
If you’d like advice on how to protect your finances, or you’d like to review your protection needs, please get in touch. You can contact our office during normal office opening hours on 01329 282882, or use our Facebook or Contact-Us page.
Life Assurance plans typically have no cash in value at any time and cover will cease at the end of term. If premiums stop, then cover will lapse.