Retirement Planning

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Could equity release plans become more popular as lack of desirable pensions is highlighted?

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
UK employers are finding it difficult to provide the pension schemes that Britons are seeking as a result of "counter productive legislation", it has been claimed.The comments could inspire a number of people aged over 55 years to consult an equity release guide in order to see how a lifetime ... read more

Will Britons seek equity release advice as expert warns they could need to work for an extra ten years?

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
Britons should be prepared to work ten years longer, when approaching their pension, in order to fund their retirement, it has been claimed.The comments could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to use an equity release calculator to see how the value of their home could boost ... read more

Will Britons seek equity release advice as NAPF warns of EU danger?

Monday, November 15th, 2010
The UK's pension system could be negatively impacted by well-meaning measures planned by the EU, the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has warned.The comments 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 ... read more

Will Britons seek equity release advice as expert warns over-50s headed for pension-free retirement?

Monday, November 15th, 2010
The over-50 population in the UK is heading for retirement without pensions, according to one industry expert.This could inspire a number of people to seek equity release advice in order to see how a lifetime mortgage could help them utilise some of the cash tied up in their home.Commenting on ... read more

Could equity release increase in popularity as report shows over-50s are not ‘ready for retirement’?

Monday, November 15th, 2010
Britons aged over 50 years are heading into retirement with no pension, new figures have shown.This could encourage a number of homeowners to seek equity release advice in order to see how the value of their property could boost their retirement income.Recently-published figures from life insurance firm MetLife have shown ... read more

Could falling annuity rates lead to increase popularity of equity release schemes?

Friday, November 12th, 2010
Annuities are plunging in popularity as a result of falling rates, according to one leading body.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 finances.Recently-published figures from MGM Advantage have ... read more

Will equity release schemes increase in popularity as firms send staff on retirement courses?

Thursday, November 11th, 2010
British employers are increasingly expected to send their staff on retirement courses, it has been claimed.This could lead to an increase in the popularity of equity release plans, which allow people to boost their income by utilising some of the cash tied up in their home.Dave Sinclair, training director at ... read more

Could a lifetime mortgage help retired Britons set up a small business?

Thursday, November 11th, 2010
A lot of retired people in the UK look to develop their hobbies in to small businesses, it has been claimed.This could encourage a number of people aged over 55 years to seek equity release advice in order to see how a tax-free cash lump sum from the value of ... read more

Will over 40s seek equity release advice as expert urges age group to ‘seriously consider’ their retirement.

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
Britons aged over 40 years should be giving their retirement some "serious consideration", according to one expert.The comments could inspire a number of people to use an equity release guide in order to see how the value of their home could supplement their pension income through the use of a ... read more

Will BBC staff seek equity release advice as broadcaster says ‘no more money on the table’?

Monday, November 8th, 2010
The BBC has confirmed that it will not change its mind in the long-standing row over pensions with is journalistic staff.This could encourage a number of workers aged over 55 years to consider an equity release plan as an option to boost their retirement income.Hundreds of staff members recently downed ... read more