Retirement Planning

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Will Britons seek equity release advice as pensions system ‘lays in ruins’?

Monday, July 12th, 2010
The pensions system in the UK is in need of change as it currently 'lays in ruins', according to one expert.This could mean a number of people aged over 55 years consult an equity release guide in order to see how the value of their home could boost their retirement ... read more

Could a lifetime mortgage help pay for pensioner travel plans?

Monday, July 12th, 2010
An increasing number of older people in the UK are deciding to travel the world, it has been suggested.This could inspire a number of people to find out how an equity release scheme could free up some of the cash tied up in their property to pay for a trip ... read more

Could an equity release scheme help to pay for private care costs?

Friday, July 9th, 2010
Providers of social care for the UK's elderly population have expressed concerns that rising costs and the increased need to reduce fees could lead to a dip in quality, according to a new report.This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to use an equity release calculator ... read more

Will expert’s comments lead Britons to seek equity release advice?

Thursday, July 8th, 2010
It is "impossible" to tell if the UK can afford the costs of public sector pensions, according to one expert.This could inspire a number of people aged over 55 years to find out how the value of their property could boost their retirement income by using Key Retirement Solutions' equity ... read more

Will Britons turn to equity release as CBI warns against EU pension approach?

Thursday, July 8th, 2010
EU plans to adopt a "one-size-fits-all" approach to pension systems will be "particularly harmful" to Britain's final salary schemes, it has been suggested.This could inspire a number of British homeowners to seek equity release advice in order to see how the value of their home could provide them with a ... read more

Will Britons seek equity release as pensions are stuck ‘in a time warp’?

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
The UK needs more honesty and transparency about its public sector pensions as they are currently stuck in a "time warp", according to one expert.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 ... read more

Council workers could take out lifetime mortgages after report reveals £20m pension ‘black hole’

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Maldon District Council has seen the size of its pension scheme deficit increase by £5 billion to £25 billion.Employees of the local authority could now seek equity release advice to see how the value of their homes could provide them with an additional retirement income.Current accounts for the council have ... read more

Will Britons seek equity release plans as pension contributions decline?

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
The amount of money being paid into pension funds by UK workers has fallen, according to a new report.This could inspire a number of people aged over 55 years to consider using the value of their home to boost their retirement finances through a lifetime mortgage.According to new figures from ... read more

Will pensioners seek additional funds from equity release after CPI switch?

Monday, July 5th, 2010
The government's decision to attach pensions to consumer price index (CPI) rather than retail price index (RPI) inflation could cut £20,000 off a public sector worker's pension, it has been claimed.A number of homeowners could now be encouraged to use an equity release calculator to see how the value of ... read more

Could an equity release plan help those missing out on enhanced annuities?

Monday, July 5th, 2010
A number of UK retirees could be missing out on additional income by not enquiring about enhanced annuities, according to one expert.Those missing out on the additional retirement funds could be encouraged to contact Key Retirement Solutions to see how an equity release plan could boost their finances.According to MGM ... read more