Pensions & Annuities

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Could an equity release scheme help ease the burden of rising insurance costs?

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
The cost of insurance in the UK is still rising, according to recently-published figures.This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to seek equity release advice in order to see how a lifetime mortgage could boost their spending power.Data published by AA Insurance has shown that car ... read more

Will More Brits turn to equity release schemes as report highlights savings difficulties?

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
Britons are being forced to give up on their savings aspirations as a result of high inflation, according to a new report.This could encourage a number of people saving for their retirement to consider a lifetime mortgage as a source of additional income in later life.Research published by moneysupermarket.com has ... read more

Will Brits turn to equity release plans as report says families are financially under prepared?

Monday, April 11th, 2011
UK families are under prepared for the "worst case scenario", according to a new report.This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to consult an equity release guide in order to see how the value of their home could boost their finances.Research published by Nationwide has shown ... read more

Could a life time mortgage help those encouraged to build a financial safety net?

Friday, April 8th, 2011
Britons should endeavour to have a financial safety net in order to cope with unexpected costs, according to one expert.This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to consult an equity release guide in order to see how the value of their home could boost their finances.The ... read more

Will Brits turn to equity release plans as expert highlights need for debt advice?

Friday, April 8th, 2011
Britons should seek debt advice as soon as possible in order to avoid seeing their problems affect their mental health, one expert has claimed.This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to seek equity release advice in order to see how the value of their home could ... read more

Could a lifetime mortgage help those affected by incorrect energy billing?

Thursday, April 7th, 2011
Energy customers in the UK are landing shock bill as a result of incorrect information from their provider, it has been claimed.This could encourage older Brits, who dedicate a larger proportion of their income to heating, to consult an equity release guide in order to see how the value of ... read more

Could a lifetime mortgage help those looking to ease their debt worries?

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
The UK's "coping classes" are looking to ease their debt worries and would struggle to survive for six months should they lose their income, it has been claimed. This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to seek equity release advice in order to see how the value ... read more

Will older Brits turn to equity release plans to clear credit card debts?

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
The use of credit cards is contributing to rising debt levels across the UK, according to one expert.This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to seek equity release advice in order to see how the value of their home could boost their spending power and ease ... read more

New Flat Rate Pension Scheme Highlights Pensioner Benefit Gap

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
Government state pension reform plans are good news for pensioners – but the 10 million who are retired or will have retired when the new plans come into effect by 2015 or 2016 still need to maximise retirement income, leading independent equity release adviser Key Retirement Solutions warns. Key Retirement Solutions ... read more

Will Brits turn to equity release as expert highlight debt dangers?

Thursday, March 31st, 2011
Britons have been told that unless they tackle their debt issues, the problems can quickly "spiral out of control".This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to seek equity release advice in order to see how the value of their home could boost their finances.Justin Modray, a ... read more