BBC Radio 4's Money Box Live Wednesday, 27 January 2010 at 1502 BST On Radio 4 and Online
BBC Radio 4's Money Box Live Wednesday, 27 January 2010 at 1502 BST On Radio 4 and Online
BBC Radio 4's Money Box Live will be broadcast on Wednesday 27 January, at 1502 GMT.
BBC Radio 4's Money Box Live was broadcast on Wednesday 27 January, at 1502 GMT.
On Wednesday's programme Vincent Duggleby will take your calls on using the value of your home to generate extra income in retirement, what's known as 'Equity Release'.
On Wednesday's programme Vincent Duggleby took your calls on using the value of your home to generate extra income in retirement, what's known as 'Equity Release'.
Many people who rely on interest from savings to top up their pension income are disappointed by the low interest rates offered by banks and building society accounts.
Many people who rely on interest from savings to top up their pension income are disappointed by the low interest rates offered by banks and building society accounts.
Rising inflation is putting further pressure on household budgets. In the year to December, the consumer prices index (CPI) rose by 2.9 per cent, up from 1.9 per cent in November and the retail prices index (RPI) rose by 2.4 per cent, up from 0.3 per cent in November.
Rising inflation is putting further pressure on household budgets. In the year to December, the consumer prices index (CPI) rose by 2.9 per cent, up from 1.9 per cent in November and the retail prices index (RPI) rose by 2.4 per cent, up from 0.3 per cent in November.
If you need more income in retirement than your pension or savings can provide and have a question about equity release, why not ask our experts for advice.
If you need more income in retirement than your pension or savings can provide and have a question about equity release, why not ask our experts for advice.
Which products are available and how do they work?
Which products are available and how do they work?
What questions should you ask providers?
What questions should you ask providers?
How much can you expect to pay in fees, interest rates and legal expenses?
How much can you expect to pay in fees, interest rates and legal expenses?
Will your benefits be affected?
Will your benefits be affected?
And if Equity Release isn't for you, what are the alternatives?
And if Equity Release isn't for you, what are the alternatives?
Where can you find free, impartial advice and information?
Where can you find free, impartial advice and information?
Whatever your question, Vincent Duggleby and guests will be ready to help.
Whatever your question, Vincent Duggleby and guests were here to help.
Vincent Duggleby will be joined by:
Vincent Duggleby was joined by:
Andrea Rozario, director general, Safe Home Income Plans
Andrea Rozario, director general, Safe Home Income Plans
Dean Mirfin, group director, Key Retirement Solutions
Dean Mirfin, group director, Key Retirement Solutions
Tom Moloney, equity release manager, Consumer Credit Counselling Service
Tom Moloney, equity release manager, Consumer Credit Counselling Service
You can call the programme when lines open on Wednesday at 1330 GMT.
The number to call is 03700 100 444. Standard geographic charges apply. Calls from mobiles may be higher.
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Disclaimer: Money Box Live does not promise to use every question but every e-mail is read and considered
Presenter: Vincent Duggleby Producer: Diane Richardson
Presenter: Vincent Duggleby Producer: Diane Richardson
