Pensions & Annuities

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Could a lifetime mortgage help those set to be affected by next year’s VAT rise?

Thursday, December 9th, 2010
Britons are being urged to make any large purchases sooner rather than later in order to avoid paying a higher rate of VAT.Those that cannot afford to make big purchases in the run up to Christmas could be encouraged to seek equity release advice to see how the value of ... read more

Will Brits seek equity release advice as expert warns MPC unlikely to increase interest rates?

Thursday, December 9th, 2010
Savers across Britain are unlikely to be given a boost when the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets later this month, it has been claimed.This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to use an equity release calculator in order to see how the value ... read more

Will women seek equity release advice as expert claims govt cuts will reduce their income?

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
The coalition's public sector spending and job cuts will have a disproportionate effect on the income of the UK's women, it has been suggested.This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to consult an equity release guide to see how a lifetime mortgage could boost their income ... read more

Could a lifetime mortgage help Brits looking to go on festive spending sprees?

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
In a bid to beat next year's VAT hike Britons are set to go on an £8.9 billion spending spree this month, according to one UK bank.This could inspire a number of people aged over 55 years to use an equity release calculator to see how the value of their ... read more

Will Brits seek equity release advice to cure a Christmas spending hangover?

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
Many Britons face a New Year debt hangover due to a lack of knowledge surrounding the VAT rise and a tendency to overspend at Christmas, it has been claimed.The comments could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to seek equity release advice in order to see how ... read more

Could a lifetime mortgage help those seeing retirement savings impacted by low interest rates?

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
Annuities, and in turn retirement incomes, are being hampered by the low interest rates currently seen in the UK, it has been claimed.This could see a number of people aged over 55 years turn to equity release schemes to boost their income with cash taken from the value of their ... read more

Could Britons turn to equity release plans as expert warns of Christmas overspend danger?

Monday, December 6th, 2010
Britons have been warned that over spending at Christmas could mean a "New Year financial nightmare".This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to use an equity release calculator in order to see how the value of their home could boost their finances.Andrew Hagger of Moneynet.co.uk has ... read more

Will older Brits turn to equity release to meet rising heating bills?

Friday, December 3rd, 2010
The government must develop a new winter fuel poverty strategy as a matter of urgency amid rising energy prices, it has been claimed.This could inspire a number of people aged over 55 years to use an equity release calculator in order to see how the value of their home could ... read more

Will Britons seek equity release advice as expert says 2011 will bring financial challenges?

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
The New Year will bring a great deal of uncertainty to the UK's financial landscape, it has been claimed.This could inspire a number of people aged over 55 year to consult an equity release guide in order to see how the value of their home could boost their finances.Karen Barrett, ... read more

Will Britons turn to equity release to ease the burden of festive spending?

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Britons are being forced to tighten their purse strings this Christmas, it has been claimed.The news could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to seek equity release advice to see how the value of their home could boost their spending power.Figures recently released by the Co-operative Bank ... read more