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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

Could equity release advice come to rescue of pension pot slash victims?

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
A new accountancy rule means that billions of pounds could be slashed off pension pots, making it even harder for older people to manage financially once they have quit work.Equity release advice may therefore be taken by those who do not have a lot of money in savings, but do ... read more

Could equity release fill retirement savings gap?

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
New revenue streams could be set to become more popular as older people struggle to fill gaps in their finances once they retire.Equity release could be one of these to be more commonly-used, after research by Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) in its report titled An age-old problem - developing solutions ... read more

Could people turn to equity release to fund retirement?

Monday, May 9th, 2011
Homeowners who are aged over 55 could be seeking new revenue streams to fund their retirement after a financial expert claimed millions of pensioners are facing poverty.Equity release could prove popular after Dr Ros Altmann, the director-general of Saga, stated that this means they could struggle to pay for their ... read more

Will Britons seek equity release advice in order to make financial planning easier?

Friday, May 6th, 2011
Homeowners living in the UK could be tempted to seek equity release advice in order to make financial planning a little easier.Advice firm Informed Choice has encouraged Britons to gain control of their finances in order to be able to plan ahead.This could encourage a number of people aged between ... read more

Brits could seek equity release to help them deal with energy bills

Thursday, May 5th, 2011
Homeowners living in the UK could be tempted to consult an equity release guide for advice following the results of a recent study on energy prices.Companies are continuing to keep Brits in the dark regarding the cost of their tariffs, despite a renewed focus on saving energy in the face ... read more

Could a lifetime mortgage help those having to cut back their spending?

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
Older women living in the UK could be tempted to consult equity release guides following the findings of a new report.According to insolvency trade body R3, 80 per cent of Britons have had to change the way they shop in order to cut back on their spending, with women leading ... read more

Will Britons turn to lifetime mortgages as ACA highlights need for ‘bolder pension reforms’?

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
A number of Britons could be tempted to seek equity release advice after one industry expert called for "bolder reforms" in the UK's pension system.The Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) has claimed that a "huge amount of work" needs to be done to embed a new culture of financial education.This ... read more