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Could equity release plans help people prepare for retirement?
Friday, May 27th, 2011
Homeowners between the ages of 55 and 95 could be taking financial advice in order to find out how they need to prepare for their retirement.Equity release plans may be one potential option for these individuals who are looking to free up some income to make them more financially comfortable ... read more
Could equity release plans be an alternative to personal loans?
Thursday, May 26th, 2011
People between the ages of 55-95 who own their own property may start to look at personal loans as a way of improving their current financial position.
However, equity release schemes may turn out to be a better solution, as new research has found that personal loans are proving a lot ... read more
Could equity release schemes boost retirement income?
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
New figures have shown that retirement incomes are on the rise, suggesting that older people could be set for a more comfortable time when they give up work.Despite the increase in pensions incomes - to their highest level in two-and-a-half years - equity release schemes may still be popular for ... read more
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
