Most important issues to you? Help needed for guide

MSE_Jenny

Hi,

We're writing a guide for Soldier magazine on money-saving tips for soldiers.

Obviously we would like to make sure the content is as useful for people as possible, so I was really interested to know ...

1) What are the three biggest money issues you're interested in? For example, savings, council tax, gas & electricity or motoring, life insurance and flights.

2) What's your favourite armed forces discount/s?

Thanks very much for your help
Jenny

gt568

Life insurance.

Mortgage_Reduction_Novice

gt568 wrote: »

Life insurance.

Life Insurance, seconded!

MSE_Jenny wrote: »

What's your favourite armed forces discount/s?

ipad3 - 2% discount (for UK but 17% for USA!). Only a handful of Apple in-store staff are aware of it.

samnbaz

gas and elec and life insurance, discount wise ive found v few that are much use in the uk( usa are so much better at it!)

AFF_company_representative

Hi Jenny,

You might get some useful info from here http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/DefencePolicyAndBusiness/FinancialTopTipsForServicePersonnel.htm

Fergie76

I'm Navy, not Army, but the change to the pension scheme must be a big concern for all Forces personnel, regardless of which Service you serve.

Gonzo33

. Council Tax on Deployment
. All forms of insurance - Life Insurance a MUST
. Pension clarification

Andy_L

Gonzo33 wrote: »

. Council Tax on Deployment
. All forms of insurance - Life Insurance a MUST
. Pension clarification

Why is it a must if you're single?

oscardog

The "everyday" discounts, ie those on the high street.

Most Service punters have no idea about what we could use most often, not just the big stuff (Apple et al). So what about Costa, Mcdonalds, BK, shopping, eating etc.

peteuk

Andy_L wrote: »

Why is it a must if you're single?

On death all your debts will be paid out of what is in your bank account.

However if your in an accident and you lose your eyesight, whos going to support you. Life insurance should also help.

I know when your single and/or young you dont think about these things, I know I didnt.

cgsac

Broadband and mobile phone issues for those moving every 18 months or so (ie contracts and how to get out)