April 24, 2024
A couple of decades ago, it was incredibly normal for people to pay off their mortgage by the time they hit retirement [1]. However, this is no longer the norm. Baby boomers, who were born […]
May 15, 2023
Equity release is currently safer than it has ever been, as it is well regulated. This means that if you ensure your equity release lender is regulated by a reliable body, you can trust that […]
May 10, 2023
In the UK, an older person becomes victim of fraud every 40 seconds (1). Fortunately, more and more pensioners are becoming aware of certain scams that target people of their age, such as email scams. […]
May 10, 2023
Buying a home is a big milestone in life, but for first-time home buyers in the UK, the process can be a real struggle. Let’s take a closer look at some of the challenges they […]
May 5, 2023
A credit score is a number that reflects the creditworthiness of an individual. In other words, it reveals how trustworthy the individual would be when it comes to borrowing money. Credit scores range from 300-850. […]
April 30, 2023
Loneliness in old age is unfortunately very common in the UK. Here are some statistics that demonstrate just how widespread the issue is. 1.4 million older people in the UK are often lonely This statistic […]
April 25, 2023
When an individual or a couple is lucky enough to have plenty of retirement funds after finishing work, it may be the first time in their life that they are able to think about gifting […]
April 15, 2023
Equity release is a way of taking out a secured loan without having to make repayments on it. You release the funds from your home, which means you do not need to have a high […]
April 10, 2023
If you decide to get equity release, you will either opt for a lifetime mortgage or a home reversion plan. A lifetime mortgage is a type of mortgage that does not have to be paid […]
April 5, 2023
If you’re aged 65 or over, then there’s a chance you might have felt overwhelmed and intimidated by the internet and technology at some point. Whilst this can make you feel lost, left behind and […]