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10 things you might not know about equity release

10 things you might not know about equity release

Equity release expert Alex Cross, Head of Product Management from McCarthy & Stone guides us through the important points to consider if you are planning equity release to help with your retirement.

Budget 2013: Expert reaction to George Osborne's 4th budget

Budget 2013: Expert reaction

We round up what the industry experts think of the Chancellor's budget for 2013 as George Osborne cancels a fuel duty rise and raises the tax threshold to £10,000.

Ten key questions to consider when you write a will

Ten top tips to consider when you are making a will

Alex Cross, Head of Product Management for McCarthy & Stone outlines ten top tips on what you need to consider when you are drawing up a will.

Baby-boomers lead the way as self-employed numbers rise

The ONS reports a significant rise in older self-employed workers

Official statistics show that there has been a rise of 367,000 people becoming self-employed since the financial crisis of 2008 and many of these people are over 50.

FSA launch inquiry into annuity market

The FSA is investigating the UK annuity market

The Financial Services Authority has launched an inquiry into the annuity market to investigate whether customers are being encouraged to scour the market for the best deal.

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    An annuity is a product which provides an income for life. In fact, it guarantees an income for life. When you buy an annuity you are essentially paying for a sum of cash to be paid to you at regular intervals after you retire and until you die.

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