Retirement Planning

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Will Brits seek equity release advice as energy firms pull competitive tariffs?

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
A number of energy firms operating in the UK are pulling their competitive deals from the market, consumers have been warned.The move could encourage older Britons, who tend to spend a larger proportion of their income on heating, to use an equity release calculator to see how the value of ... read more

Will more women seek equity release advice as expert says govt plans will leave them out of pocket?

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
Women stand to be the biggest losers as the government plans to speed up plans to increase the state pension age, it has been claimed.This could encourage a number of women aged over 55 years to use an equity release calculator to see how a lifetime mortgage could boost their ... 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 equity release advice increase in popularity as expert urges retirement planning?

Monday, April 4th, 2011
Britons need to plan ahead to make sure they know their financial requirements for retirement, according to one expert.This could lead to a rise in the number of people looking to see how a lifetime mortgage could boost their finances with cash taken from the value of their home.Sarah Pennells, ... read more

Will Britons turn to equity release plans as report shows half of over-45s are not saving for retirement?

Monday, April 4th, 2011
Almost half of the UK's over-45 population is not putting money aside for retirement, according to new figures.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 retirement finances.Research published ... read more

Could a lifetime mortgage help Britons achieve their ambitions?

Monday, April 4th, 2011
Britons are being forced to delay their dream holidays and home improvements until retirement, it has been suggested.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 funds.Research published by LV ... read more

Will retirement tips see popularity of equity release schemes rise?

Friday, April 1st, 2011
Getting out of debt and setting money aside each month can help Britons enjoy a comfortable retirement, one expert has advised.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 help ease their ... read more

Will equity release rise in popularity as new bill will see ‘millions forced to wait longer for pensions’?

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
A new bill is set to see million of Britons forced to wait longer for their pensions, according to one national charity.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 ... read more

Could a lifetime mortgage help those affected by HMRC’s tax code error?

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
HM Revenue & Customs' (HMRC) latest tax code error could have a serious impact on the UK's pensioners, it has been claimed.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 ... read more

Will rising cost of living see more Brits turn to equity release schemes?

Friday, March 25th, 2011
An increase in the consumer price index (CPI) has pushed the annual cost of living up by £630, it has been claimed.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 ... read more