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Oct 6, 2010

Commonly Asked Questions about Equity Release

Retired or retiring soon? By seeking independent financial advice in retirement you will be able to better understand your options and how you can live a more comfortable and enjoyable life after finishing a lifetime of work. One of those options is equity release.
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Oct 5, 2010

Financial Solutions Not Far Away With Equity Release

Money experts agree it’s not always easy to make ends meet these days, but for many homeowners there could be a solution: it may be possible to free up tax free cash from a property by making the most of an equity release plan. If you qualify for a home reversion plan or lifetime mortgage you may have a golden opportunity to gain a financial boost in retirement. It may be that you’re looking to consolidate some existing debts on loans or credit cards perhaps, or maybe you are hoping to give a helping hand to members of your family who could do with a bit of extra help.
1 min
Mar 17, 2010

Raw Deal for Older Taxpayers?

A report by Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee into the way that older people, especially pensioners, are taxed has worryingly shown they could be on the receiving end of a very raw deal. Constituting 18% of taxpayers, older people are more likely to abide by tax rules but are less likely to understand them, which means […]
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Feb 19, 2010

Women’s Pensions Falling Short of Male Counterparts

A recent Prudential survey says that women retiring this year will be living on an average pension of £234 a week, which falls two-thirds short of that of their male counterparts. This figure has dropped by 11% on that produced by the same survey last year, whilst the figure for men has only dropped by […]
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