The Aviva Edit
Insightful reads from our money and insurance blog
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21 Aug 2019
An honest look at student finances
Part 1 of our guide to the cost of going to university, from funding it to paying it back.
Read more
19 Sep 2019
When does the bank of mum and dad end?
With university fees escalating and millennials flocking back to the family home, how can you make sure the ‘bank of mum and dad’ will, one day, end?
Or does it?
5 Sep 2019
Brexit and your policies
With Brexit on the horizon, we're keeping a close eye on how your policies could change.
Read about what Brexit means for your policies
Articles on protecting your things
Make protecting your things as easy as enjoying them.
19 Sep 2019
Car hire mishaps – to insure or not to insure?
Hiring a car abroad can be expensive, but should you get excess insurance to prevent any more financial burdens if you have an accident?
Read more
13 Aug 2019
Luxury-loving students take items worth more than £3,000 to university
Students’ possessions are worth more than ever, but not having contents insurance could put high-value items at risk
Read more
23 Jul 2019
Help! I've been hit by an uninsured driver
What to do next, and how your insurance can help
How you’re protected
19 Jul 2019
From stop-gap to retirement plan, meet the new ‘generation rent’
As renting becomes a reality for some of us, we find out what life is really like for people renting today.
What's the reality
10 Jul 2019
This just in: children destroy houses
School’s out, and you know what that means: pool parties, ice cream, and the total destruction of your home!
Protect your home
5 Jul 2019
Second-hand cars: better safe than sorry
How can you avoid buying a car that’s an accident waiting to happen?
Discover more
4 Jul 2019
Second hand not second rate: How to assess a used car
What do you need to look for when buying a used car?
Find out how
4 Jul 2019
5 things to check when buying a second-hand electric or hybrid car
5 things to check when buying second-hand electric or hybrid cars
What to check
28 Jun 2019
How to beat car depreciation
Which models should you choose that will retain their value the best?
Discover more
21 Jun 2019
Should I buy my teen a car?
We ask the experts
Read the expert opinions
21 Jun 2019
Confessions of a driving instructor – passing the test
No driving instructor has a 100% pass rate.
Pass your test
21 Jun 2019
Manual vs automatic cars: which are better?
Is there any advantage to manual, or is it peer pressure?
Manual or automatic?
21 Jun 2019
Confessions of a driving instructor – learning to drive
What students get wrong, and how to fix it.
Learn to drive
20 Jun 2019
Cancel the holiday – it’s raining!
From jury service to falling out with travel pals, we reveal common 6 travel insurance misconceptions.
What's covered?
14 Jun 2019
We’re ALL going on a summer holiday
How to holiday with the kids and the in-laws.
The rise of the multi-gen holiday
14 Jun 2019
Moving not an option? How to fund home improvements
What home improvements will add value to your house?
Add value to your home
Articles on money
Take charge of your finances with our guides and articles.
19 Sep 2019
When does the bank of mum and dad end?
With university fees escalating and millennials flocking back to the family home, how can you make sure the ‘bank of mum and dad’ will, one day, end?
Or does it?
19 Sep 2019
Starting my working life with £45,000 university debt
With university tuition fees now costing up to £9,000 a year, Amy McDonnell explains what’s it like to start your adult life with thousands of pounds worth of debt.
Is it worth it?
19 Sep 2019
Your guide to Insurance Premium Tax
What exactly is Insurance Premium Tax? Here’s a run-down of everything you need to know and how it affects you.
Be in the know
5 Sep 2019
Financial planning for your new baby
There’s no avoiding it, parenthood is pricey. But clever financial planning helps, and it pays to think long term and tax-free.
Fund your little one
30 Aug 2019
With a will, there’s a way
You never know what’s around the corner, so why not have a safety net for the future? With an up-to-date will, you can stay in control of your family’s circumstances.
Protect your family
21 Aug 2019
Repaying university debt
Part 3 of our guide to the cost of going to university, from funding further education to paying it back
Read more
21 Aug 2019
Funding the total cost of university
Part 2 of our guide to student finances, from funding further education to paying it back.
Find out how
21 Aug 2019
An honest look at student finances
Part 1 of our guide to the cost of going to university, from funding it to paying it back.
Read more
15 Aug 2019
Alternative Investments
Wine, art and cars: alternative investments that could give your money a boost
A new way to invest
2 Aug 2019
For love and money – understanding inheritance tax
Is there a way to leave money to our loved ones without falling foul of the law?
Read more
26 Jul 2019
Ethical investment: Looking past profit
We explore why profit with purpose is no longer a pipe-dream for ethical investors.
Read more
18 Jul 2019
Mind the gap. Financial tips for a golden gap year
We take a look how to see the world while staying financially healthy.
Read our tips
26 Jun 2019
Retirement – how much income will you need?
When you stop work, or start winding down gradually, your financial plans for the future are likely to boil down to three key points...
Plan your retirement income
13 Jun 2019
The best money lessons learnt from dad
To celebrate Father’s Day, we asked 8 successful people to share the best money lesson they learnt from their dad.
Money lessons from dad
24 May 2019
Are you making the most of your pension tax relief?
Making the most of your pension allowance.
Learn more
24 May 2019
Should you move your pensions into one pot?
Five reasons you might want to think about moving your pensions.
Consolidate your pensions
Articles on life changes
Prepare for change with our guides and articles.
30 Aug 2019
Motor costs in retirement
It’s easy to be seduced by the soft leather and horsepower of a new car. But factor in the annual running costs and your pension before accelerating away.
Find out your options
26 Jul 2019
Staying healthy and active in retirement
We look at ways of turning later life into a new lease of life.
Read more
10 Jul 2019
Stay healthy on your next adventure
Find out how to balance the spirit of freedom and adventure with good sense on your next big trip.
Learn our tips
10 Jul 2019
5 tips for solo travelling
From planning ahead to protecting your documents, take a look at our top 5 tips for solo travel planning.
Read our tips
10 Jul 2019
The new generation of travel
Once the preserve of the young and carefree, more and more of us are taking off to travel the world in our 40s, 50s and 60s. We’ve discovered how possible it is.
Discover the possibilities
28 Jun 2019
Living alone and loving it: Divorced people are happier than ever, but at what cost?
How can we single-proof our finances?
Learn more
21 Jun 2019
A date to remember! Do you know when you’ll retire?
Today's retirement age varies widely, and there are 3 reasons why.
What's your retirement date?
18 Apr 2019
7 eye-opening facts about the UK’s sandwich carers
Appreciate the efforts of those who deal with this especially heavy workload.
Discover the facts
27 Mar 2019
Silent carers: meet the sandwich generation men
While the majority of care carried out by those in the sandwich generation is managed by women, men play an important and often hidden role.
Meet the sandwich generation men
27 Mar 2019
Trials and tribulations of being part of the sandwich generation
Lucy Downing tells us about how it feels to be part of the ‘sandwich generation’.
Read Lucy’s blog
27 Mar 2019
Sandwich generation survival guide
Caring for ageing parents and children? Here’s how to cope when you’re doing it all.
Read our survival guide
27 Mar 2019
The selfless generation ‘sandwiched’ between kids and parents
Discover the impact of being a part of the sandwich generation.
Meet the parents
21 Nov 2018
Changing careers
A guide to managing the financial implications of a career change.
Career change guide
21 Nov 2018
Return to work
Everything that you, your doctor and your employer need to do.
Returning to work tips
21 Nov 2018
Workplace stress
Could income protection insurance help to reduce your occupational stress? We look at various problems and fixes.
See stress solutions
29 Aug 2018
Heading to university?
Before you go, protect your belongings with the right insurance.
Your insurance checklist
Articles on future planning
Drive your future forward with our guides and articles.
5 Sep 2019
Brexit and your policies
With Brexit on the horizon, we're keeping a close eye on how your policies could change.
Read about what Brexit means for your policies
6 Sep 2018
5 things to put on your family protection 'to do' list
From writing a will to arranging life insurance, here’s how to protect the people you love most.
Family protection to-do list
5 Sep 2018
8 common theory test mistakes
Find out the right answers to the theory test questions that learners get wrong most often.
Avoiding theory mistakes
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