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30 October 2020

Why it’s good to have a (10 year) plan – October 2020

A quirk of Metfriendly being a Friendly Society is that some of the products it offers are unique to friendly Societies, like the 10 Year Savings plan.

6 October 2020

Message from your Chair, Joanna Young

I’ve spent the last few days reflecting on the National Police Memorial Day online service and wanted to share my thoughts

24 September 2020

Lessons from the Byrne Family financial cookbook! September 2020

My top tips are relatively simple when it comes to looking after my finances and, like a well-worn family cookbook, represent top tips passed down from differen...

4 September 2020

Things I wish I could say to my younger self

What would we say to our younger selves to offer a few words of wisdom. Some key principles still apply where it comes to looking after one's money.

29 August 2020

ISA Flavours – August 2020

I’ve been asked by a friend about different flavours of ISA: I’ve got a cash ISA which is maturing soon and I want to understand my options better.

6 August 2020

Police pay to rise by 2.5% in 2020-21

The Government has announced a 2.5% increase in police officer pay for 2020-21, matching the rise awarded last year.

25 July 2020

Five easy steps to make the most of your money – July 2020

It’s time to carry out my 6 monthly money health check. It helps me make sure my money is working hard but also helps me feel in control of my finances.

16 July 2020

Covid mini-budget: what does it mean for you?

The government has published a mini-budget designed to boost the economy amid Covid-19. Find out what the new measures could mean for you and your money.

2 July 2020

Investment Insight – June 2020

What does the potential transfer of Police Mutual to Royal London mean for Metfriendly members?