Separation and Financial Planning
Getting a mortgage and paying it off when you’re older
If you’re looking to take out a mortgage in your 50s or beyond, there are likely to be options, but it’s essential to have a long-term repayment strategy. If you think it might be difficult – or impossible – to get a mortgage if you’re close to retirement age, it’s...
Significant rise in 35-year term mortgages
An increasing number of borrowers will be repaying their mortgage into their 70s, research has revealed. There has been a significant rise in the number of people taking out mortgages with terms of 35 years or more, according to data from Quilter. It found that within...
Why you and your partner must talk about money
Moving in with your partner? Having a conversation about finances early on could save considerable stress and conflict in the future and may even protect you financially. Here’s how to get the ball rolling… You’ve met the partner of your dreams and have been dating...
Half the population worried they don’t have enough for retirement
Millions of older people are concerned they don’t have an adequate pension or cash savings to fund their later years. More than one million people over 45 have zero cash savings, according to recent research conducted by not-for-profit organisation Fair4All Finance,...
More older people are separating… but can they still get a mortgage?
Many people think they may be ‘too old’ to borrow again after splitting up from a long-term partner, but this is not necessarily true. It’s all about getting access to good advice so that you can explore a range of options. Divorce rates are down in England and Wales....
A third of women ‘trapped’ due to lack of financial independence
New findings lift the lid on financial abuse… but there are ways you can regain control of your money. Here’s our top tips for taking care of your finances. Almost one million women in the UK are trapped in a relationship due to a lack of financial independence,...
The pros and cons of downsizing
Are you considering moving to a smaller property to help fund your retirement? Here’s what you need to know. Downsizing is the term used to describe moving to a smaller property than your current one. It can be a great option in later life to free up your money and...
Halifax reduces maximum working age for some older borrowers
You may have heard about Halifax reducing the maximum working age for some mortgage applications, which could affect older borrowers. Read more… Earlier this week, Halifax announced that it would reduce its maximum working age for a mortgage from 75 to 70 for some...
How women can be financially savvy
Find out how you can take control of your finances and become more financially savvy.
Divorce rates go up in January
January has been dubbed ‘Divorce Month’, and older people, in particular, are not settling with their long-term partners if they’re unhappy. Divorce applications in the UK recently reached their highest level in a decade. The no fault divorce law came into force in...