Author: The Bower Team

Nov 23, 2015

Millions relying on property rather than pensions

Millions of people are still not saving into pensions, latest figures show, instead choosing to rely on their property as a source of income in retirement.

The Bower Team

1 min

Nov 4, 2015

Top ten skills to learn in retirement

Retirement is the perfect time to learn a new skill or take up a new hobby. You can meet new friends, keep your brain active and have some real fun at the same time. From informal learning online or with a local group, to booking on a professionally run course, there’s something to suit all […]

The Bower Team

1 min

Oct 26, 2015

Largest number of over-50s in work since records began

New figures show that the over-50s are making their biggest contribution to the UK workforce since records began. The research by Aviva shows that almost a third of adults employed during Q1 and Q2 2015 were aged 50 and over (an increase of 42% since 1992) with the total number of 50-64s in work reaching […]

The Bower Team

1 min

Oct 12, 2015

Mistaken beliefs about equity release holding pensioners back

New research from LV= has found that almost one fifth of pensioners mistakenly think they will pass on debt with an equity release plan, while nearly a quarter believe their equity release borrowing could surpass the value of their home, despite strict regulations in place to ensure this does not happen.

The Bower Team

1 min

Sep 28, 2015

Help your children get a move on

If you have grown-up children turning to the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ to purchase their first home then you’re not alone. Parents are having to find £13,281 on average for this reason, a report by Lloyds Bank revealed earlier this year*.

The Bower Team

1 min

Sep 23, 2015

Top ten gifts for retirees

Choosing the right present for your colleague’s retirement is important to get right. It’s a token that says goodbye, good luck, congratulations, you’ll be missed – and most importantly, ‘thank you’.

The Bower Team

1 min

Sep 14, 2015

Andrea Rozario tackles Andrew Castle’s sensationalist claims

Bower’s Chief Corporate Officer, Andrea Rozario, responds to Andrew Castle’s scathing article on equity release published by the Sunday Times and the Mail online, tackling his misunderstanding of how equity release works and uncovering the truth behind the claims.

The Bower Team

1 min

Sep 10, 2015

10 ways to add value to your home

Whether you’ve recently moved into your home or been living there for years, chances are there’s a few improvements you could carry out that will make a huge difference to the look and feel of your property.

The Bower Team

1 min

Sep 3, 2015

Ten things to ask your equity release adviser

Equity release is a big financial decision and usually a long term commitment, so asking the right questions and considering all your options is important. Your specialist equity release adviser is central to this, and should provide you not only with all the facts and information you need to make an informed decision but will […]

The Bower Team

1 min

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Author: The Bower Team

Millions relying on property rather than pensions

Top ten skills to learn in retirement

Largest number of over-50s in work since records began

Mistaken beliefs about equity release holding pensioners back

Help your children get a move on

Top ten gifts for retirees

Andrea Rozario tackles Andrew Castle’s sensationalist claims

10 ways to add value to your home

Ten things to ask your equity release adviser