Articles tagged "equity release"

Buyers' Guide - Equity Release

Last updated: Oct 7th, 2011

Thousands of people who want to boost their income in retirement have turned to equity release. But it's not right for everyone and the products aren't all the same. So let Moneywise help with our Buyer's Guide.

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Pension shortfall will drive more people to equity release

Last updated: Aug 11th, 2011

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The pension shortfall will drive more retirees towards equity release, say financial advisers.

Five minute guide to Equity release

Last updated: Nov 23rd, 2010

Feature by Cathy Adams

With pension pots dwindling, you may find yourself with a smaller income in retirement than you'd hoped for. Equity release is one way of accessing any money that has built up in your home, but there are pitfalls to watch out for.

Equity release webcast

Last updated: Oct 21st, 2010

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Have you ever thought about equity release as a way of accessing cash tied up in your home? Moneywise is hosting a webcast on the topic, giving you a chance to get your questions answered.

Is equity release right for you?

Last updated: Aug 25th, 2011

For some of us, our pension arrangements just aren't sufficient enough to keep us in the same standard of living we've become accustomed to. Equity release is one answer to this problem - but it doesn't come without drawbacks.

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Equity release: good or bad?

Last updated: Aug 23rd, 2011

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Our expert advises a reader on what to be wary of when considering equity release schemes, and highlights the pros and cons.

Is now the time to release equity from your home?

Last updated: May 10th, 2010

Feature by Sam Barrett

With property values increasing, could now be a good time to release equity from your home to secure a comfortable retirement? Sam Barrett looks at the best ways to do this.

Turn the downturn to your advantage

Last updated: Aug 23rd, 2011

Feature by Sam Barrett

There’s nothing like a  downturn to get us counting the pennies. Sam Barrett provides strategies to for you to banish the gloom from your finances and become a recession winner.

Can you afford to retire?

Last updated: Aug 23rd, 2011

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Increasing numbers of people are having to delay their retirement plans because of the credit crunch. Rebecca Atkinson looks at what you can do now to achieve your retirement ambitions.