Pensions and Retirement

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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 million to £25 million.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

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 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

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

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

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