Regardless of whether you are single or if you have a small army of dependents, an Income Protection Plan will provide you with a tax-free monthly income for the period you are away from work, whether you are in full time employment or are self-employed.

These types of plan normally let you cover up to 60% of your normal monthly income less state benefits, although some may let you cover more. It can be expensive, but it comes with a choice of deferment periods and extending this can reduce the costs. The more savings you have, the longer you can fund yourself before a claim needs to start paying out and therefore the cheaper the policy will be. Income under a claim will be paid either until retirement age, until the end of the policy term or until you are able to return to work, whichever is the earlier. Consequently, while you are rehabilitating or coming to terms with changes in your life, your financial position is secure and you are able to pay your bills and keep up your lifestyle. This can be of particular benefit to single people and for the self-employed as a lack of sick pay or financial support from a partner makes you even more vulnerable to a break in your income.

So while you may think it will never happen to you, just imagine the impact if you were away from work for a lengthy period and your income was drastically reduced. Taking out cover in the form of an Income Protection Plan can provide peace of mind and the reassurance that if the worse should happen you could still enjoy an income that will help take care of those bills that simply won't go away.

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