According to a recent survey from moneysupermarket.com, a staggering 24 million people in this country would rather wear an extra layer of clothing than put the heating on. Whilst first thoughts may point to the view that Brits are just looking after their pennies, on closer inspection it may well be the case that many of these 24 million people cannot afford to heat their homes during winter. …
Tag: retirement funding
Reasons to Turn to Equity Release
Everybody has an opinion on equity release schemes. Some see them as an excellent way to get some much needed financial support in retirement. Whatever your individual view, the fact remains that life in retirement could be changed for the better thanks to UK equity release schemes. They could mean the difference between living a comfortable retirement and or just getting by. …
Your Home and Garden Taken Care of with Equity Release
Are you house and garden proud? If a lifetime of work has gone into making your home and garden as comfortable, elegant and relaxing as you want it to be then you will want to ensure both are beautifully maintained in retirement. …
Equity Release Combats Inflation Rise
Whenever inflation rises it is usually the older generations who feel the pinch the most. This is exactly what is happening at the moment, with new figures revealing that those aged between 50 and 64 years have faced the highest rate of inflation in the last 12 months. …
Making the Most of Retirement thanks to Equity Release
People are living longer these days. The average life expectancy has shot up in recent times and compared to figures from a generation ago, people are experiencing retirements that last well over twenty years, meaning a significant proportion of your life could well be spent not working and looking to live life to the max. …
Have a Warm Winter Thanks to Equity Release
Winter is fast approaching and keeping warm at home is vital. Yet it is a fact of life that maintaining warmth in your home warm costs serious money and for those living on a pension it can be very difficult. …
A Way of Borrowing in Retirement
Although the so called austerity measures announced by the Government are designed to cut public spending and get the economy back on track, the reality is the average homeowner is still facing serious financial difficulties even before the inevitable cuts come into force; especially those in retirement. Banks are still not lending and they are fearful that people will default on their loans. But what is the solution? One ever popular option for those over 55 is equity release. …
Equity Release Helps the Kids
Recent media reports have indicated that a growing number of young people in Britain are finding it difficult to make ends meet. And because of this, many parents or grandparents are looking into ways of finding the money to help them, perhaps by providing lump sums to pay for deposits on first homes or to lend a helping hand to get loved ones out of debt. …
Inflation Hits Hardest at 50-65
Inflation may have risen from 3.4% to 3.7% in April, but for those in or nearing retirement who spend a larger proportion of their disposable income in areas where costs have risen far more dramatically, they are facing a figure more like 5%. …
Britons Doubt Retirement Income will Suffice
Research conducted by Prudential has revealed that British people retiring in 2010 are expecting to be worse off than those who left work in 2009 and in 2008. 2010 retirees are anticipating an average income of £16,509 per year. In 2009, this average was £17,759 and in 2008 it was £18,663 showing decreases of 7% …
