Retirement Planning

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Will equity release increase in popularity as expert says women are more likely to face retirement poverty.

Friday, September 17th, 2010
Women in the UK are "undoubtedly" more likely to face poverty in retirement, one expert has claimed.This could inspire a number of women aged over 55 years to seek equity release advice in order to see how a lifetime mortgage could boost their retirement income.Tom McPhail, head of pensions research ... read more

Could an equity release scheme help those who have ‘over estimated’ their pensions?

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
A number of Britons are set to be disappointed in retirement after over estimating the value of their pension pots, it has been claimed.This could mean a rise in the number of people seeking equity release advice in order to see how the value of their home could boost their ... read more

Will Brits consider equity release plans as pension deficit hits £54bn?

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
The total deficit of a number of the UK's pension schemes soared to £53.5 billion at the end of last month, new figures have shown.This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to use an equity release calculator in a bid to see how the value of ... read more

Will Britons seek equity release advice as CBI warns of pensions crisis?

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
The UK faces the danger of a pensions crisis if 2012 reforms are delayed, according to one industry body.This could inspire a number of people aged over 55 years to seek equity release advice to see how the value of their home could boost their retirement finances.A new report by ... read more

Will equity release plans surge in popularity as number of people seeking retirement advice rises?

Thursday, September 9th, 2010
More and more people are seeking advice on how to finance their retirement, according to one consumer advice website.In turn, this could lead to a rise in the number of people aged over 55 years who seek equity release advice to see how a lifetime mortgage could boost their retirement ... read more

Could plummeting annuity rates inspire increased take up of lifetime mortgages?

Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Annuity rates are set to embark on a five year decrease, according to a number of independent financial advisors (IFAs).This could inspire a number of people aged over 55 years to use an equity release calculator to see how the value of their home could provide them with an additional ... read more

Could govt pension plans see teachers seek equity release advice?

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
Teachers in Britain stand to lose thousands of pounds from their retirement funds as a result of the coalition's plans to change pension calculations, according to one union.This could inspire a number of teachers to seek equity release advice to see how the vale of their home could provide them ... read more

Could equity release schemes help those looking to save for retirement?

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
Britons are beginning to look into new ways to save for their retirement, according to one expert.Those who have bought their home could be encouraged to seek equity release advice to see how the value of their property could provide them with an additional income.Charlie Thomas, executive editor of Pensions ... read more

Will more Brits seek equity release advice as BBC poll says ‘retirement is over’?

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
Retirement as it is currently known in the UK is now "over", according to a recently-held poll.This could inspire a number of people aged over 55 years to consider utilising some of the value of their home by taking out an equity release plan to boost their income..A BBC Newsnight ... read more

Could Britons missing out on enhanced annuity cash be tempted to take out a lifetime mortgage?

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
A number of older Britons could be missing out on vital retirement funds after rushing an annuity decision, according to one firm.The news could inspire a number of people aged over 55 years to use an equity release calculator to see how the value of their home could boost their ... read more