ERSA: Equity release becoming more popular

10 July 2012

Equity release is becoming an increasingly popular way for older homeowners to plan their retirement, according to the Equity Release Solicitors' Alliance (ERSA).

QE extension 'to harm pensions'

09 July 2012

Individuals nearing their retirement may wish to make plans for their retirement finance after the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) elected to i...

Concept of retirement 'should be abolished'

03 July 2012

A leading economist has recommended the modern world's idea of retirement should be abolished, as it is not useful.

According to Robert Skidelsky, professor of political economy at War...

Key RS offers Annuity Solution to Honister 'Appointed Representatives' with Annuity People

03 July 2012

Following today's announcement that Honister Capital Limited, the leading financial advisory group, has moved into administration, Key Retirement Solutions and Annuity People have joined forces so ...

Annuities 'have no second chances'

28 June 2012

Older people who are looking into the benefits of annuities have been reminded they will only have one chance to pick such a product, so must pick the right one for their needs

Steve Webb: Rising retirement age offset by enhanced annuities

22 June 2012

Pensions minister Steve Webb has claimed enhanced annuities could be used by older people in order to offset the rising retirement age in the UK.

Speaking to a Nationa...

Deliotte: Solvency II could harm annuity rates

21 June 2012

Individuals looking to purchase an annuity to boost their retirement income may need to do so quickly if they are to avoid changes being made as a result o...

ONS: Inflation dropped in May

20 June 2012

Older homeowners struggling to make ends meet as a result of high inflation coupled with a record low base rate of interest will welcome the news inflation dropped during the month of May.

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Delayed retirement plans 'to continue to 2025'

19 June 2012

New research has found the growing trend for older individuals to delay their retirement is set to continue for at least the next decade.

According to the data collected by Saga, 27 per cen...

Eurozone crisis 'key to annuity rates'

13 June 2012

The ongoing eurozone crisis is continuing to have an impact on annuity rates in the UK.

According to a report by Scotland on Sunday, the rates are likely to carry on f...