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Welcome to the Teachers Assurance Press & Media centre, where you will be able to find up to date information about Teachers Assurance and the range of products and services we offer. Whether you're just starting out as a teacher or have been teaching for years this should be the first place to visit for up to date advice, information and education about the issues that affect you .

 
Aug 11

Pay Now - Buy Later

Few of us will deny that putting money away regularly is a good idea, but how many of us are actively saving for the future?   Regardless of the current economic climate, chances are you will have some expectation of future events – a new car or holiday, a hous... [More]

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Categories: Advice | Articles | Savings
 
Jul 05

Ethical Fund gets a birthday makeover

Incredibly it’s 21 years since Teachers Assurance first launched their Ethical Fund, and to coincide with the Fund’s 21st birthday in July, Teachers Assurance have announced a change to the funds’ investment structure. The proposal for the change is to improve the breadth and dep... [More]

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Categories: Articles | Investments | Press | Savings
 
Jun 28

Your countdown to retirement - an introduction

Whether just starting on your teaching career, or counting down the days to your final term at school, you need to give some serious thought to your retirement. Your teaching career has taken up a large part of your life and you spent a great deal of time studying for that so why not give the f... [More]

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Categories: Advice | Articles | Mid Career Teachers | NQTs | Retiring Teachers
 
Jun 25

Countdown to retirement - 12 months and counting

Congratulations on starting on the ‘home run’ to retirement. Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of the school corridors, the lesson planning and staff meetings can feel very appealing after many years teaching, but once the euphoria of escaping the classroom has passed, how will you... [More]

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Categories: Advice | Articles | Retiring Teachers
 
Jun 25

Retirement - 6 months left - nearly there

With your retirement just a hop, skip and a jump away, you are probably busy making plans for your time – but before you get too carried away with the holiday brochures and your ‘to do’ list, there are a few things you need to do to make sure your transition into retirement is a smooth one! M... [More]

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Categories: Advice | Articles | Retiring Teachers
 
Jun 24

Building Society or Beano and Bubblegum

When you were given a gift of money as a child, were you the type who raced to the building society to deposit it, delighting in seeing your passbook balance grow? Or were you straight down to the corner shop to spend it on sweets, comics and toys? The habits we adopt as youngsters often stay with ... [More]

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Categories: Advice | Articles | Savings
 
Jun 22

Countdown to retirement 10 years+ to go

Now’s the time to think about if you will be able to afford the future you want.   Even if your retirement feels like a long way off, the sooner you give some thought to what you can expect, the easier and more affordable it will be for you to ensure you will have a retirement lifestyle... [More]

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Categories: Advice | Articles | Retiring Teachers
 
May 13

New ISA Limits

The new Individual Savings Account (ISA) limits  Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) were introduced by the Government in 1999, to encourage more people to save.  Those who have fully used their annual subscription limits since then will have sheltered all the growth on the money they in... [More]

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Categories: Articles | Investments
 
May 13

GUIDE TO HOME BUYING AND REMORTGAGES

If you'd like to find out more about searching for or arranging your mortgage why not read our no-nonsense guide it will help answer the following questions How much can you borrow and how much can you afford? What is a decision in principle? Applying for a mortgage Arranging yo... [More]

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Apr 20

Is it time to give your finances a spring clean

 As the sun comes out, many of us traditionally reach for the duster and give our homes a spring clean.  Clearing out cupboards, polishing the ornaments and vacuuming in all the nooks and crannies can bring an enormous sense of satisfaction and well being.  The same can be said for ... [More]

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