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Average pensioner struggling with £25,000 debt
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
One in three over-65’s owes money on mortgages, loans and cards, says Key Retirement Solutions
The average pensioner with debt taking out an equity release plan on the value of their home has debts totalling £25,418, new research* from leading independent equity release adviser Key Retirement Solutions says.
And the average doesn’t ... read more
Could equity release plans benefit the squeezed middle?
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
The middle classes are being squeezed by rising inflation, while pay freezes are meaning their wages are not going up to cover the increasing cost of goods.Equity release plans may therefore be an option for those couples aged between 55 and 95 who want to free up some of the ... read more
Could equity release schemes be a part of retirement planning?
Monday, May 23rd, 2011
With the UK's population ageing, many people are set to be planning their retirement in order to make sure they have enough money put aside for after they stop working.Equity release schemes could be an important way to boost funds in retirement, as they allow homeowners between the ages of ... read more
Is equity release a good idea to boost pension pots?
Friday, May 20th, 2011
Homeowners over the age of 55 but younger than 95 have been given tips on the best way to make sure they have enough money for their years of retirement.Equity release schemes are likely to be one option considered by a lot of individuals and couples who own their own ... read more
Could equity release help older people who lose their jobs?
Thursday, May 19th, 2011
The public sector cuts and difficulties facing many private sector organisations are going to lead to many people losing their jobs - and older individuals are likely to be among them.Equity release plans may therefore become increasingly popular as those who are hit by job losses search for new ways ... read more
Could equity release schemes help people with debt problems?
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
Homeowners between the ages of 55 and 95 with debt problems may be tempted to take out a loan in order to boost their financial situation.But an equity release scheme could be a better idea for those who have lots of cash tied up in their property, yet are struggling ... read more
Is equity release the answer to fill gap left by pension age rises?
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
Changes to the age a pension can be drawn are having an unfair impact on women and is putting them in a difficult financial situation.Female homeowners may therefore want to look into an equity release scheme to see if it is a good way for them to free up some ... read more
Could equity release plans boost consumers’ spending power?
Monday, May 16th, 2011
A new report has claimed that retailers are going to struggle for the next decade as consumers are about to see their spending power fall - which could see older people look for ways to boost their finances.For homeowners between the ages of 55 and 95, equity release plans are ... read more
Could equity release schemes support pension pots?
Friday, May 13th, 2011
A divided society could be created through the current pensions crisis, with older people needing to assess their finances to see if they are going to have enough money to live on.Equity release could therefore be one of the options individuals look to consider, as it allows them to free ... read more
Could equity release be the answer to rising cost of living?
Thursday, May 12th, 2011
The rising cost of living is placing a strain on many households up and down the country.Equity release could be considered as one possible answer to free up some funds in order to cope with the added weight of bills such as those for energy, which are set to rise.Clare ... read more
