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London Rebuilding Society relaunches Home Improvement Scheme
London Rebuilding Society has relaunched its Home Improvement Scheme for homeowners aged over 55s, meaning elderly homeowners can get assistance to improve their homes and their health, thus reducing their…
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Average Equity Release Rate Drops To All Time Low Giving Borrowers More Choice
The average equity release rate has dropped below 5% for the first time since 2007. The current rate stands at 4.99%, which is down from 5.10% a year ago and…
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Plan for the future: 3 practical tips for a happier retirement
There’s a lot to do when it comes to making your plan for the future. Most of us are aware of the need for financial planning, but there are practical…
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Enjoy today: Six things to enjoy in November
The nights are drawing in. Jumpers and thick socks are out. The trees are ablaze. Autumn is a favourite time of year for many of us. Here are our top…
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Funeral planning could save customers £6,500
With the base rate remaining at an all-time low and funeral costs likely to exceed £5,500 by 2026, data from funeral provider Co-op Funeralcare suggests those looking for new places…
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Just 10% of UK women on track for retirement
According to new research from Aegon UK, just 10% of women in the UK will achieve the retirement income they are aiming for by the time they retire. While this…
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New Real Income Builder at L&G to boost retirement funds
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has introduced a new Real Income Builder to help defined contribution and individual pension investors as well as long-term savers prepare for the future….
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Pensioners must halve living costs, claims retiresavvy.co.uk
New pensioners will need to halve their cost of living following the introduction of the new state pension, according to recent research from retiresavvy.co.uk. The study found that millions of…
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6.2 million people adding more to pension pots
April 6 marked a year since the introduction of radical reforms to UK pensions. New research from Aegon UK revealed that 15% of the working population is saving more into…
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SunLife: Brits unprepared for funeral costs
The work and pensions select committee recently called for an inquiry into the funeral industry to tackle the causes of funeral cost inflation and to address rising funeral poverty. In response, Graham…
