| Freedom Finance |
first published July 2008 |
'I experienced my first case of discrimination against gay people early on in my career…' |
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| Life Assurance – Rights Review |
first published April 2008 |
Are you being asked to take a HIV Test? Chris advises one couple that, in applying for Life Assurance, are required to take one. |
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| Mortgages – Rights Review |
first published April 2008 |
Do you earn more income than you can prove? Chris advises a couple, who are looking to set up home together, on a Self Certified Mortgage. |
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| Pensions – Rights Review |
first published April 2008 |
Is your full income covered by your pension? Chris advises a female client on her worrying pension situation. |
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| Investments – Rights Review |
first published April 2008 |
How much tax are you paying on your investments? Chris advises a client who’s paying far too much tax on his savings. |
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| Heart & Soul |
first published December 2007 |
'We are proudly launching our new ‘Love for Life’ Assurance service…The service offers large amounts of Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover and Income Protection without any commissions deducted.' |
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| Love for Life |
first published December 2007 |
How much Life Assurance do you actually need? Chris calculates the ‘insurable interest’ for one couple in a Civil Partnership. |
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| Tainted Love |
first published December 2007 |
Chris advises one client who is about to pay an arrangement fee that is not all that it seems. |
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| Love Your Pension |
first published December 2007 |
Chris advises one client who has neglected his retirement planning. |
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| Love Your Money |
first published December 2007 |
Are you looking to invest money? Chris recommends Pink Investments brand new Investment Bond to a client. |
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| Labour of Love |
first published September 2007 |
Chris gives advice to one couple, who spend their whole life together. |
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| Love & Divorce |
first published September 2007 |
Chris looks after one client who lost half of his property to his ex partner. |
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| Future Love |
first published September 2007 |
Chris advises one client who wants to plan for a better future. |
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| Love Bond Launch |
first published September 2007 |
‘It’s all about the performance’ |
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| Love for Life |
first published August 2007 |
Chris advises one couple who have recently signed a Civil Partnership. |
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| Love Nest |
first published August 2007 |
Chris advises a complicated love triangle on protecting their major assets. |
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| Love Pension |
first published August 2007 |
Chris advises a client who has recently lost his partner, along with any right to claim his dependant’s pension. |
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| Love Bond |
first published August 2007 |
Chris meets one couple who are facing a Civil Partnership dilemma over their investments. |
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| In the Name of Love |
first published July 2007 |
'Civil Partnerships find that there’s a whole new world of commitments and debt after signing registration documents…' |
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| Pension Guarantee 2 |
first published June 2007 |
Chris advises one client on making the most of four existing pension plans. |
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| Investment Guarantee 2 |
first published June 2007 |
Chris meets a client who is looking for both good value and performance. |
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| Life Assurance Guarantee 2 |
first published May 2007 |
Chris advises a client on his existing Life Assurance policy, and reduces his premiums. |
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| Mortgage Guarantee 2 |
first published May 2007 |
Chris rescues one client from paying an excessive arrangement fee on her mortgage. |
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| Life Assurance Guarantee |
first published April 2007 |
Chris advises a group of gay businessmen, who are about to insure each other’s lives. |
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| Mortgage Guarantee |
first published April 2007 |
Chris helps one client escape paying excessive arrangement fees on his mortgage. |
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| Pension Guarantee |
first published April 2007 |
Could your pension be working harder? |
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| Investment Guarantee |
first published April 2007 |
Chris meets one client who’s about to waste 4% of his money on initial charges. |
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| Value in Financial Services |
first published March 2007 |
"Instead of being overcharged for our ‘sexuality’ – we can now compare providers for the best possible deal…' |
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| Life Assurance Equality |
first published Jan/Feb 2007 |
Chris advises one couple who, when applying for Life Assurance, have been asked to take a HIV test. |
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| Civil Partnership Mortgages |
first published Jan/Feb 2007 |
'Mark and Justin are looking to borrow £50,000 to pay for their Civil Partnership Celebration by extending their mortgage…' |
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| Threesome Mortgages |
first published Jan/Feb 2007 |
'Although it is highly unusual for three people to apply for mortgages together, it is not impossible…' |
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| Gay Men & Insurance |
first published December 2006 |
'The Association of British Insurers introduced a new statement of best practice on HIV and Insurance for implementation by October 2005. This Consumer Guide is a summary of those improvements and the guidance put in place.' |
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| Insurance Guidelines |
first published December 2006 |
Chris advises a client who doesn’t know whether to disclose his past STD’s. |
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| Integrity in Financial Services |
first published November 2006 |
'I feel it’s time to share some of the examples of questionable advice that have crossed my desk.' |
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| Lies, Lies, Lies – Insurance |
first published November 2006 |
Chris meets one client who lied on his Life Assurance application form. |
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| Lies, Lies, Lies – Mortgages |
first published November 2006 |
Chris meets one client who was told to lie on his application form. |
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| Suspect Advice – Pensions |
November 2006 |
Chris meets one client with a pension that has underperformed, even though the stock market has improved. |
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| Bad Advice – Investments |
November 2006 |
Chris meets one UK tax payer, who was offered an Offshore Bond for no apparent reason. |
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| Closed Funds |
first published October/November 2006 |
Is your money safe? Chris takes a look at one client’s existing With Profits Bond. |
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| Frozen Serps |
first published October/November 2006 |
Is your money safe? Chris takes a look at one client’s existing With Profits Bond. |
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| Mirror Mortgages |
first published September 2006 |
Chris speaks to one client, who is planning to let his home and buy a second one. |
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| Loaded Insurance |
first published September 2006 |
Chris helps a client with a heart condition find Life Assurance. |
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| Application Changes |
first published August 2006 |
Chris advises one client being asked about his relationship on a Life Assurance application. |
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| Sexual Behaviour |
first published August 2006 |
Are you promiscuous? Chris speaks to a client who is concerned about his sexual history affecting his Life Assurance premiums. |
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| Pride in Our Role |
first published July 2006 |
'Since the removal of the ‘Gay Question’ within Life Assurance over the last nine months, the role of the ‘gay’ financial adviser has changed dramatically' |
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| Managing Risk |
first published June 2006 |
Have you made a profit on your property? Chris helps one couple invest the proceeds from selling their property. |
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| Your Pension |
first published June 2006 |
Are your pension assets working hard enough? Chris looks at one clients retirement plans. |
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| Heavily Dependent |
first published June 2006 |
Are you applying for Life Cover? Chris tests the new HIV and Insurance Guidelines for a large amount of Life Assurance. |
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| Splitting Up |
first published June 2006 |
What happens to the mortgage when the romance ends? Chris gives advice on a difficult separation. |
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| Heavy Debt |
first published May 2006 |
Have you ever been in financial trouble? Chris offers help to one couple, whose debts are out of control. |
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| Risky Insurance |
first published May 2006 |
Do you work in a risky occupation? Chris gives advice to one ambulance driver who is having trouble getting insurance cover. |
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| A Day |
first published April 2006 |
Are you saving enough towards your Pension? Chris highlights forthcoming changes to Pensions. |
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| ISA Season |
first published April 2006 |
Have you used all your tax free limits? As end of tax year approaches, Chris looks at the opportunities for investors. |
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| Mortgage Discrimination |
first published March 2006 |
Chris reports on the case of one client who unexpectedly found bad credit on his record. |
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| Civil Dependants |
first published March 2006 |
Does your mortgage need protecting? In his latest finance column Chris offers advice to one recently married gay couple. |
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| Resolution |
first published Jan/Feb 2006 |
Is it time that you turned around your finances? Chris gives one reader a New Year’s Financial Makeover. |
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| Bonus Time |
first published Jan/Feb 2006 |
Chris Morgan offers advice on investing your hard earned cash. |
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| Transexual Insurance |
first published Jan/Feb 2006 |
'Sadly, there are still members of the GLBT community who are discriminated against by the insurance industry…' |
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| Joint Protection |
first published December 2005 |
'Are you going to be signing the partnership register?' |
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| Trust & Partnership |
first published December 2005 |
'Are you thinking of moving in with your partner?' |
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| Tough Choices |
first published December 2005 |
'Are you saving enough?' |
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| Unexpected Windfall |
first published November 2005 |
'Are you expecting any inheritance money?' |
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| Buying Property to Let |
first published November 2005 |
'Have you ever thought of becoming a landlord' |
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| Equal Opportunities |
first published October 2005 |
'…30th September, we will finally have the opportunity to insure our lives, partners and income without fear of discrimination…' |
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| Partner Protection |
first published October 2005 |
'Are you and your partner under insured?' |
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| Pension Crisis |
first published October 2005 |
'Is your Pension working hard enough?' |
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| Under Performance |
first published September 2005 |
Chris Morgan gives some valuable advice for any lost or forgotten investments. |
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| Refer a Friend |
first published September 2005 |
'Would you recommend your financial adviser?' |
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| Insult & Injury |
first published August 2005 |
'I’ve lost count over the last six years exactly how many gay men have telephoned our office looking to avoid discrimination on Life Assurance…' |
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| Find a Friend |
first published August 2005 |
'How much would I be able to borrow on a mortgage?…' |
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| Keep it Covered |
first published August 2005 |
'What would happen to your income if you became sick…' |
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| Double Trouble |
first published July 2005 |
'Jake is a client who’s been thinking of moving house for at least two years…' |
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| Pay Day |
first published July 2005 |
'The dark world of fees, charges and commission on financial products is about to become very public' |
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| Traffic Lights |
first published July 2005 |
'Are you one of those lucky people who have received a mortgage endowment warning letter? They come in various shades of Red, Amber or Green and relate to the level of under performance of your policy' |
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| Wedding Bells |
first published June 2005 |
Chris Morgan highlights one very good reason that long term partners should consider signing the partnership register. |
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| Identity Crisis |
first published June 2005 |
Chris Morgan gives you some clues that will make your life getting a mortgage easier. |
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| Dodgy Dealings |
first published June 2005 |
'Would you give £50,000 to a complete stranger? This is exactly what an existing client was asked to do, when approached via an unsolicited phone call' |
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| Wolf in Sheep's Clothing |
first published May 2005 |
'In November, Mortgages and Insurance became regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for the first time. Chris highlights what we can now expect when we speak to our financial adviser' |
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| Panic Stations |
first published May 2005 |
'People with HIV are still discriminated against when taking insurance and mortgage products. Chris Morgan shares his experience with Dan who is HIV positive and trying to get Life Assurance to go alongside his mortgage' |
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| Mind the Gap |
first published May 2005 |
'How are you going to spend your retirement?' |
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| Stepping on the Property Ladder |
first published April 2005 |
'Buying a property is a daunting prospect even at the best of times, let alone when following a relationship break up. Chris Morgan, shares Alan’s story' |
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| Transitional Period |
first published April 2005 |
'We’re now in a transitional period to the implementation of the new HIV & Insurance Guidelines in September… Between now and September we are still likely to come across companies who discriminate against us.' |
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| The Future |
first published February 2005 |
'The landscape of the finance industry towards gay men is changing…' |
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| The War is Over! |
first published December 2004 |
'In March 1999, I decided to leave the security of working for a major bank, promising to end the personal questions asked of gay men on Life Assurance…' |
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| A Wise Old Sage Once Said… |
first published October 2004 |
'Never invest in anything you don't understand…' |
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| Pride Finance |
first published September 2004 |
'Pride Finance will take the role of policing these issues and monitoring financial product providers in their treatment of the gay community.' |
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| My Role |
first published August 2004 |
Chris outlines the outlines his role within the ABI's (Association of British Insurers) new working group focusing on HIV and self responsibility. |
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| The Working Group |
first published July 2004 |
Chris outlines the outlines the ABI's (Association of British Insurers) new working group focusing on HIV and self responsibility. |
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| The Deal |
first published June 2004 |
On the 22nd of April Chris met with the Medical Underwriting Committee of the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and delivered a detailed view of the insurance industry from a gay perspective. |
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| The Speech |
first published May 2004 |
| A transcript of Chris's Speech to the Medical Underwriting Committee of the ABI |
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| Discrimination Column – May 2004 |
first published May 2004 |
| Chris gives his 'truthful opinion' on the reasons for increasing HIV risk in the UK |
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| Discrimination Column – April 2004 |
first published April 2004 |
| Chris controls his temper over the forthcoming negotiations |
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| March 2004 |
first published March 2004 |
| Chris addresses criticism on his formal response to the ABI consultation relating to HIV and Insurance |
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| Formal Response Summary |
first published March 2004 |
| A summary of our formal response to the ABI review of HIV and Insurance |
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