Home equity facelift: tapping into the equity in your home could help you improve your retirement, but it isn't something to rush into says What Investment.(Home equity release)

From: What Investment | Date: October 1, 2003 | Copyright information

Most people look forward to retirement, a time of no work and plenty of opportunities to do your oval thing. But doing your own thing can be expensive, and unless you've planned carefully you may find that before too many years have passed you're feeling the pinch. Staying at home is one option, but using that home to fund a more exciting lifestyle is another.

Equity release offers homeowners the chance to stay in their property while tapping into the equity that has bui...

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