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Are Britons set to turn to equity release plans as body warns of cuts affecting residential care?

Thursday, October 7th, 2010
A number of people aged over 55 years could now be tempted to seek equity release advice in order to see how the value of their home could offer them the financial assistance they need.With the coalition's comprehensive spending review due for publication later this month, AEGON has said that ... read more

Will public sector workers look into equity release schemes as experts warn of coalition pension ‘attack’?

Thursday, October 7th, 2010
Changes to the UK's public sector pensions scheme will leave millions of workers out of pocket, it has been suggested.This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to seek equity release advice to see how the value of their home could help boost their retirement funds.Moves to ... read more

Will Britons seek equity release advice as Hutton Report calls for long term reform of public sector pensions?

Thursday, October 7th, 2010
The public sector pension system in the UK is in need of structural reform, one expert has claimed.This could inspire a number of people aged over 55 years to consult an equity release guide in order to see how a lifetime mortgage could help them benefit from the value of ... read more

Could homeowners use equity release to relieve pressures of govt spending cuts?

Thursday, October 7th, 2010
Forthcoming government spending cuts could lead to an increase in the number of individuals seeking an alternative source of income for their retirement. Indeed, as a result of the austerity measures due to be introduced in the comprehensive spending review homeowners aged over 55 years may look to see ... read more

Could Britons be tempted to seek equity release advice as expert warns interest rate rise will hit pension pots?

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
Britain's over-50 population will see their pension pots "hit hard" if interest rates are increased, according to one expert.This could inspire a number of people to look into equity release schemes as a way of boosting their retirement finances through the value of their home.According to LV=, an increase in ... read more

Could a lifetime mortgage help Britons with credit card debts?

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
More than six million Britons have held credit card debt from more than one year and many are letting their debt "skyrocket" by only paying the minimum amount, according to a new report.The findings could inspire a number of people aged over 55 to use an equity release calculator to ... read more

Could a lifetime mortgage help Britons with credit card debts?

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
More than six million Britons have held credit card debt from more than one year and many are letting their debt "skyrocket" by only paying the minimum amount, according to a new report.The findings could inspire a number of people aged over 55 to use an equity release calculator to ... read more

Will survey inspire Scottish women to seek equity release advice?

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
Men are better savers than women north of the border, according to new figures.This could inspire a number of Scottish women aged over 55 years who are saving for their retirement to seek equity release advice in order to see how the value of their home could boost their finances.Figures ... read more

Will equity release become more popular as heating costs increase?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
As winter approaches, new research has revealed that the average cost of boiler cover has risen by 13 per cent in the last 12 months.The news could inspire a number of people aged over 55 years to seek equity release advice in order to see how the value of their ... read more

Will Brits use equity release as a financial safety net?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
A significant number of Brits have less than six months worth of emergency financial provisions, new research has found.The comments could see a number of people aged over 55 years seeking equity release advice in order to see how the value of their homes could boost their retirement finances.According to ... read more