Feb 25, 2020
Will you have a pension income shortfall when you retire?
Do you know if you can meet your monthly outgoings during retirement?
1 min
Oct 14, 2019
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.
The Bower Team
1 min
Jul 17, 2019
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.
The Bower Team
1 min
Mar 14, 2019
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.
The Bower Team
1 min
Oct 18, 2018
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.
1 min
Aug 29, 2017
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.
1 min
Jul 12, 2017
Should you get a digital will?
In the pre-internet day, death was a relatively simple affair. The belongings of the deceased would be sorted through, boxed up, and divided among family and friends to act as a tangible reminder of a life. A will, often called a “Last Will and Testament“, is a legal document that allows a person to give […]
The Bower Team
1 min
May 5, 2017
Britain’s longest walking trails
Britain is home to some of the most beautiful walks. Venture through stunning countryside or striking cities, along valleys and coastal paths, across rivers and streams, or through fields and woodlands. If you’re up for a real challenge, why not try one of Britain’s longest walks? How Far? We’ve listed some of the longest walks […]
The Bower Team
1 min
Apr 5, 2017
Making retirement just a break in life’s journey
A government report released in 2013 suggested that 25% of the population would be over the age of 60 by 2033. As we are living considerably longer, the State Pension will not be economically sustainable in its present form. The pension age will eventually rise to 70, or even higher, so you may be working […]
The Bower Team
1 min