For many individuals the idea of retirement is a daunting prospect, countless view retirement as an end to their active working life and an end to their purpose – yet this does not have to be the case. …
Retirement, the Transition
Retirement Planning
Retirement planning and related subjects
Earn extra money in retirement
Want to earn extra money in retirement but without getting a job? We’ve put together some ideas for you to explore. As well as keeping the mind active, it can increase disposable income for bills, hobbies, holidays, entertainment and family gifts. …
Top 5 reasons for Equity Release in 2019
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 you have a pension income shortfall when you retire?
Do you know if you can meet your monthly outgoings during retirement? …
Easy ways to earn extra cash
For many who have retired, earning some extra cash can be a way to keep themselves busy, it can allow retirees to treat themselves that little bit more or it can help towards the bills. To assist those looking for inspiration, we at Bower have listed some popular ways retirees can earn some extra cash. …
Equity Release, rising in popularity for women
Equity release has been increasing steadily over the past few years, with 2018 seeing a total of 43,879 people over the age of 55, access money through equity release. …
Why life’s a beach if you retire by the sea
Whilst it is yet to reach those warm summer months that inspire everybody to head to the seaside, for many the desire to be close to the coast appeals all year round. …
Could equity release help those who cannot afford to retire?
Sixty-five per cent of pre-retirees aged 45 and over would like to retire within the next five years if they could, yet financial pressures are so great that 18 per cent of these predict that they will never be able to retire fully. …
Retirees 46% worse off today than 10 years ago
Ten years on from the credit crunch and we’re still feeling the after-effects of the financial crisis. Retirees are achieving typical annuity incomes of 46% less than in 2007*. …
Rising cost of living leaves retirees feeling the pinch
If you’ve been feeling the pinch lately then there’s a good reason why. The cost of living has been bumped up by food and energy price hikes, with inflation hitting its highest level in nearly five years in May. …
