The results of a fresh survey have revealed that a fifth of Irish people have no idea how much they’re paying for their mortgage protection. Many people are also unsure when it comes between mortgage protection and life insurance, with one in three surveyed confusing the two.

How can I invest for my future? Deposit rates aren’t quite as attractive as they once were – and some institutions are now limiting the amount you can save - so what are the alternatives?

Do you really need life insurance? It’s certainly not an easy decision to make, especially for younger people. It might seem like just another expense (and a major commitment to boot) but the real question to consider is this: can you afford to not take out life insurance?

A recent study commissioned by leading pension, investment and protection provider Friends First indicates that mental health issues are now the number one workplace illness with 2 in 5 (38%) workers admitting to suffering from stress and anxiety during their career. Cancer (33%) is the second most common illness and chronic back pain (32%) is the third.

Last year, Zurich Life released their Cost of Education in Ireland survey which generated significant levels of press coverage. This clearly identified that there is an appetite for more information on the cost of putting children through the Irish education system - whether that's primary, secondary or third level.

Funeral Payment Helping Hand is a funeral expenses advance payment from leading protection specialist Royal London. The introduction of the feature comes after Royal London’s lobbying of the Irish Government to overhaul the country’s current probate system.

Life insurance might seem like just another expense to add to the list but the real question to ask yourself is this: can you and your family afford to not take out life insurance?

Royal London are part of the largest mutual life, pensions and investments company in Ireland and the UK, committed to looking after the interests of their customers.

Royal London customers get a Helping Hand All Royal London customers who take out life insurance, specified serious illness cover or income protection cover can avail of the potentially life-changing service Helping Hand.