Rachael Lynch

Can the right protection help you become more financially resilient?

Have you heard of the ‘protection gap’? You probably know someone who’s fallen into it.

Most of us know to get travel or pet insurance, or even just insure our mobile phone. But when it comes to really big life events, cover can easily get overlooked – causing a gap.

Far too many people aren’t properly protected against life-changing events, like losing their job or not being able to work because they’ve fallen ill. Which means that when these things do happen, they can have a much bigger impact than they need to.

Luckily, cover like income protection and critical illness can help people become more financially resilient. So, if you do have a financial shock, it doesn’t have to turn everything upside down. And it can be surprisingly simple and affordable.

If you’ve had a big milestone recently, or a change in your circumstances, it might be the right time to relook at your protection needs.

Reach out to me and I’ll be happy to help.

I am a financial planner with a specialist interest in making financial services more accessible to investors of all ages.

I want more people to feel empowered by their finances, rather than confused by them. I believe strongly that a well-structured financial plan can support wider lifetime goals and ambitions, and I spend time getting to know clients before making any recommendations, in order to understand their aims and objectives.

With a strong focus on financial advice for women, I understand the financial gaps and life events that disproportionately affect women - from career breaks and caring responsibilities to juggling multiple roles and longer life expectancy. My advice is tailored to real life, not just spreadsheets.

I am also known for debunking financial myths and making complex topics easier to understand. Clients say they appreciate my ability to explain pensions, ISAs, investment portfolios, and protection planning in clear, simple language.

Away from my desk, I love spending time with my (rapidly growing) children and husband, writing fiction, and making endless attempts to return to running.