Financial Planning

Top 5 reasons for Equity Release in 2019

By The Bower Team / In Equity Release, Financial Planning, Retirement Planning

There are a variety of ways equity release can improve finances. Our research on the top 5 reasons for equity release in 2019 showed how lifestyles can be changed by releasing cash from your home.

Will-writing month – remembering pets in Wills

By The Bower Team / In Family, Financial Planning

March is a nominated will-writing month and many of us ensure our Wills are up to date. This is our chance to ensure that we have remembered family and close friends in our last wishes. But what about our loving pets? Have you made provision for their welfare in the event of your passing?

Do you do an annual financial review of your monthly outgoings?

By The Bower Team / In Financial Planning

An annual financial review of monthly outgoings is something many of us intend to do but rarely get round to. But there are probably more ways you can reduce your monthly expenditure and save on outgoing payments than you expect.

Financial planning for the next decade

By The Bower Team / In Equity Release, Financial Planning

With people living longer and pensions not always sufficient to maintain a lifestyle of your choosing, or to meet your financial needs, equity release can be a financial solution for an increasing number of over 55’s.

Do financial customers prefer robo-advice or face to face advice?

By The Bower Team / In Financial Planning

While there has been a surge in robo-advisers in the financial market as of late, separate research by both Openwork and the Council of Mortgage Lenders suggests that the majority of consumers would still choose face to face advice for financial planning.