Retirement Planning

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Will homeowners turn to equity release after being told to look after their own retirement finances?

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
Britons should be made to ensure they look after their own retirement finances, according to one expert.This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to consider using an equity release plan to utilise some of the cash tied up in their home.Commenting on the government's announcement that ... read more

Will Britons urged to consider their futures seek equity release advice

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
HSBC bank has urged its customers to seek help and advice in planning for the future amid speculation that pensions tax relief could be cut from 50 per cent to 20 per cent in today's (June 22nd) Budget.This could encourage a number of people to use the equity release calculator ... read more

Will homeowners seek equity release advice as unemployment rises?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
A number of people working in the UK could become concerned about their job security after unemployment continued to rise last month.This could inspire a number of homeowners, in particular those aged over 55 years, to find out how a lifetime mortgage could provide them with a tax-free cash lump ... read more

Could an equity release plan help with social care costs?

Friday, June 18th, 2010
Thousands of older Britons will have their lives put at risk if the government announces cuts to social care spending in next week's Budget, one charity has claimed.This could encourage a number of people to seek equity release advice to find out how the value of their home could help ... read more

Could a lack of ‘gold plated pensions’ see public sector workers turn to equity release?

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Unison, the country's largest public sector worker union has said "gold plated" public sector pensions are a myth, with most trustees receiving no more than £4,000 per year.This could encourage a number of public sector workers who are approaching retirement age to seek equity release advice to see how the ... read more

Could a lack of ‘gold plated pensions’ see public sector workers turn to equity release?

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Unison, the country's largest public sector worker union has said "gold plated" public sector pensions are a myth, with most trustees receiving no more than £4,000 per year.This could encourage a number of public sector workers who are approaching retirement age to seek equity release advice to see how the ... read more

Will Britons who ‘do not care about’ their pension turn to equity release?

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Just under one-quarter of the UK's pension trustees "do not care" about their pension schemes, according to new research.Those who are apathetic toward their schemes could be inspired to seek equity release advice to see how their home could provide them with a tax-free cash lump sum to boost their ... read more

Will Britons who ‘do not care about’ their pension turn to equity release?

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Just under one-quarter of the UK's pension trustees "do not care" about their pension schemes, according to new research.Those who are apathetic toward their schemes could be inspired to seek equity release advice to see how their home could provide them with a tax-free cash lump sum to boost their ... read more

PENSIONERS OWN PROPERTY WORTH £767.06 BILLION AS HOUSING MARKET CONTINUES TO GROW

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
But five areas suffer house price falls with Scotland the biggest loser, Key Retirement Solutions Pensioner Property Index shows Retired homeowners have total property wealth owned outright of up to £767.06 billion as the housing market maintains its fragile recovery, new research* from leading independent equity ... read more

Will Coca-Cola staff turn to equity release after pension row?

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
British workers at Coca-Cola Enterprises are set to strike over a row about pensions and pay, according to trade unions.The row could see a number of workers inspired to seek equity release advice to see how the value of their property could help to boost their retirement finances.Trade unions Unite ... read more