The Aviva Edit
Insightful reads from our money, insurance and health blog
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Watch out for financial scams during the COVID-19 crisis
Sadly, this is a time when unscrupulous individuals will be looking to take advantage of consumer fears over their money.
Avoid these COVID-19 scams
What is a mortgage payment holiday and how does it work?
More than 1.6 million mortgage payment holidays have been offered to borrowers so far in 2020. Find out how it works.
Learn about mortgage holidays
Home schooling? Try these easy money lessons for kids
Here are a few of our favourite money lessons that could be valuable, and fun, for the whole family.
Get money savvy
Articles on protecting your things
Make protecting your things as easy as enjoying them.
Five reasons to try a dash cam in 2020
Most people know that dash cams can be useful to have – but do you know all the ways they can help?
Find out about dash cams
Save money on your property: how to overcome downsizing hurdles
Moving to a smaller property can be a hard decision – and a tricky process to navigate – but it has a number of benefits.
Learn about downsizing
Meet the anxious drivers that learnt to beat the nerves and get back behind the wheel
As many as 70% of drivers sometimes feel nervous behind the wheel, and millions of British people feel anxious driving on motorways. But what do you do when the nerves don’t go away?
Beat the nerves
Working from home? Let us give you a little peace of mind that your home office equipment is covered
In light of the current crisis, we’ve extended our contents cover to include extra home office equipment, should anything go wrong.
Find out more
Naming yourself as the main driver on your teen's car insurance could get you into trouble
It's known as 'fronting' and has serious consequences if you're found out.
Avoid insurance fraud
Generation woke? Over 55s most likely to recycle, study shows
News headlines may suggest that young people lead the way when it comes to the environment, but a new study shows that this might not be the case.
Looking after our planet
Buying a diamond-studded gift this Valentine’s Day? Here’s one more way things could go horribly wrong
If you’re planning to whip something sparkly out at the dinner table on Valentine’s Day, you may want to make sure you’re fully covered by your home insurance.
Are you covered?
Brexit and your policies
During the transition period, we're keeping a close eye on how your policies could change.
Read about what this means for your policies
Hitting the slopes this winter? Alessandra’s accident shows that even experienced skiers need cover
If you’re planning to do any winter sports on holiday this season, you might want to make sure you’re fully covered by your insurance – or your holiday could go off-piste.
Read more
Confessions of a driving instructor – learning to drive
What students get wrong, and how to fix it.
Learn to drive
Van security becomes personal for millions in the small business economy
Theft is a personal insult to people whose work depends on their vans. We spend the day with one driver to find out how his van is crucial to his way of life.
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Families more connected than ever, survey reveals
Almost half of us prefer to text family members in the same house instead of speaking face-to-face.
Read more
Counting the cost of an electric car
What to consider if you're going electric.
What’s the real cost?
Are electric cars really the most environmentally friendly choice?
If you’re considering buying an electric car, you’re probably doing it because you care about the environment. But is it actually the best choice?
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Why we're stepping up the climate fight
Actions speak louder than words, says Zelda Bentham on the need to fight against and prepare for significant climate change.
Read more
The office apiaries helping bees thrive
With 35 species on the endangered list, bees are on the decline in the UK. So we’ve welcomed them to our offices.
Read more
Articles on money
Take charge of your finances with our guides and articles.
Can’t pay your mortgage? How to avoid having your home repossessed
The COVID-19 crisis has left over a million homeowners struggling financially and, for some, the biggest worry is the threat of losing their home.
Learn the facts
What is a mortgage payment holiday and how does it work?
More than 1.6 million mortgage payment holidays have been offered to borrowers so far in 2020. Find out how it works.
Learn about mortgage holidays
Home schooling? Try these easy money lessons for kids
Here are a few of our favourite money lessons that could be valuable, and fun, for the whole family.
Get money savvy
What to think about before agreeing to give an early inheritance
Many parents would like to support their adult children by giving an early inheritance – and many children would appreciate a financial boost – but what’s involved?
Learn about early inheritance
How does insurance excess work?
Opting for a higher excess level on your cover may reduce the price of your premium. But what is excess insurance and when does it apply?
Find out more
Stuck indoors? Now’s the time to give your finances a spring clean
With a little time and effort, it’s easy to get your money in order.
Take charge
The potential benefits of a stocks and shares ISA
Learn more about the ISA that could help beat inflation.
Explore the benefits
How to save your children’s money
Most children can expect to be showered with presents on birthdays and special occasions, but what should you do when the gift is a monetary one?
Read more
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
Introducing early saving with a JISA
Learn more about the main reasons for choosing a JISA rather than an ordinary savings account.
Saving with a JISA
Give your kids a financial head-start, whatever their age
We can’t all hand over a deposit, but there are some easy ways you can help them, whatever their age.
Here to help
How to avoid inheritance tax
Make the gift of a lifetime.
Ways to reduce tax
Six ways to pay less tax
Maximise your entitlement for a 2019 boost.
Learn about your entitlement
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
Are you making the most of your pension tax relief?
Read more
Should I pay in extra money to my existing pension or take out a new one?
Pros and cons to putting your excess pension savings in your workplace pension rather than taking out your own individual pension.
Consider your pension options
Articles on life changes
Prepare for change with our guides and articles.
Community heroes: The British Red Cross team helping those affected by COVID-19
At times like this, we all have a part to play.
Read how British Red Cross staff and volunteers are helping
Moving in later life: housing options for older people
We take a look at what housing options are available for older people and what you need to consider before making a move.
Find your option
Looking after your mental health in uncertain times
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, bored, lonely, sad, angry or tearful? Whether you’re feeling one, all or none of the above — you’re not alone.
Stay in control
What to do after someone dies – a checklist
It can be difficult to know what to do following the death of a loved one, and in what order. Find out what you need to do first and what you can leave for later.
What to do
How to deal with grief, advice from a bereavement counsellor
We spoke to mental health coach and psychotherapeutic counsellor Allegra Salvoni about what to expect when a loved one has died.
Dealing with grief
More than half struggle financially after the death of a loved one, survey reveals
Failing to prepare financially for prolonged sickness and death can leave those closest to you in the lurch.
How to cope
Separating or divorcing? Know your property rights when breaking up
January is often seen as the month for new beginnings but few people realise that the first working Monday after Christmas is also known as 'Divorce Monday'.
Read more
Feeling lonely? In that, you’re not alone
Loneliness is a major mental health problem – and it can hit particularly hard around holiday season. So what can be done to help?
How to tackle loneliness
Hitting a milestone birthday? There’s some important info coming your way
We now send customers relevant information about their retirement choices at key dates in their lives. Find out when you’re due to hear from us.
Find out more
The different ways of dealing with death
It goes without saying that the loss of a loved one is a crushing event, but unfortunately, it’s something we all experience at some point.
Read more
Thinking of working from home? Now might be the time
We spoke with recruiting expert Graham Major about why more than four million UK workers are now ditching the daily commute in favour of working from home.
Read more
How to plan your own funeral
Planning on dying? Good, because much like taxes, rain on bank holidays, and rail strikes, it’s inevitable. So, it’s best to be prepared.
Read more
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
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
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
Divorced people are happier than ever, but at what cost?
How can we single-proof our finances?
Learn more
Articles on protecting your health
Helping you keep on top of your mental and physical wellbeing.
Seven ways to manage stress and anxiety in lockdown
What do you do to combat stress or anxiety in lockdown? Aviva's Associate Medical Director, Dr Subashini M, offers some helpful tips.
Try our helpful tips
Staying healthy and active in retirement
We look at ways of turning later life into a new lease of life.
Read more
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
How to deal with stress at work
Could income protection insurance help to reduce your occupational stress? We look at various problems and fixes.
See stress solutions
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