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Financial expert Peter Sharkey says equity release is a great way to afford bucket list items during retirement

OPINION: Using equity release to achieve life goals

Equity Release offers a potential route back to normality, argues Peter Sharkey

Equity Release offers a potential route back to normality, argues Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Decimated pension? There’s a possible solution

BBC Springwatch presenters Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan at the Wild Ken Hill estate in west Norfolk

BBC Springwatch presenters Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan at the Wild Ken Hill estate in west Norfolk

BBC Autumnwatch to explore impact of devastating Norfolk wildfires

Renegogiating monthly subscriptions and switching off energy-consuming devices could help you save money, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

Renegogiating monthly subscriptions and switching off energy-consuming devices could help you save money, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Switching on to switching off

Second-hand car prices have risen dramatically since the pandemic due to microchip shortages

Second-hand car prices have risen dramatically since the pandemic due to microchip shortages

OPINION: How to save money as used car values surge

Captain Mainwaring played by Arthur Lowe captured while filming at Lynford Hall in south Norfolk in the early 1970s.

Captain Mainwaring played by Arthur Lowe captured while filming at Lynford Hall in south Norfolk in the early 1970s.

Dad's Army Norfolk filming locations named among BBC's most iconic places

Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II

Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II

Netflix slammed for 'tasteless' new scene in The Crown after Queen's death

$Here are seven signs you\'re from Norfolk$ $Here are seven signs you\'re from Norfolk$

'Bishy barnabee!' - 7 signs you're from Norfolk

Financial expert Peter Sharkey looks at rising energy bills including how much it will now cost to run a fridge-freezer

Financial expert Peter Sharkey looks at rising energy bills including how much it will now cost to run a fridge-freezer

OPINION: Look after the pennies...

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you can pay off credit card in debt with equity release from smartER

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you can pay off credit card in debt with equity release from smartER

OPINION: Consolidating debt? Consider the 'smartER' option

Norfolk has been named one of the best places for an autumn holiday

Norfolk has been named one of the best places for an autumn holiday

Norfolk named alongside Tenerife and Portugal as top autumn getaway

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you could save on your car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you could save on your car insurance

OPINION: How motorists can save £300+ on car insurance

Equity release has become a popular method for property owners aged 55+ to release tax-free funds from their property and effectively reduce future Inheritance Tax liability for their children

Equity release has become a popular method for property owners aged 55+ to release tax-free funds from their property and effectively reduce future Inheritance Tax liability for their children

How to avoid a 40pc tax on your home

BBC One has suspended regular programming today

BBC One has suspended regular programming today

BBC, ITV and Channel 4 TV programming changed after death of Queen

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues nuclear reactors could ensure the UK becomes self-sufficient in energy production by 2035

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues nuclear reactors could ensure the UK becomes self-sufficient in energy production by 2035

OPINION: Dramatic action needed on UK fuel security

Not searching for alternative car and home insurance options is costing people hundreds of pounds a year

Not searching for alternative car and home insurance options is costing people hundreds of pounds a year

OPINION: Car insurance savings could reach £319

Alisha Rogers from Spire Solicitors LLP advises that probate cases without a valid will are dealt with by specialist probate solicitors

Alisha Rogers from Spire Solicitors LLP advises that probate cases without a valid will are dealt with by specialist probate solicitors

How to deal with probate when someone dies without a will

Financial expert Peter Sharkey discusses why a broker's advice can be invaluable for saving on mortgages and car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey discusses why a broker's advice can be invaluable for saving on mortgages and car insurance

OPINION: Broker’s advice remains invaluable

Flackstock - 'the perfect way to remember Caroline'

How many of these unusual laws have you broken?

How many of these unusual laws have you broken?

How many of these 11 bizarre UK laws have you broken?

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says you should make sure your home insurance policy covers accidental damage

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says you should make sure your home insurance policy covers accidental damage

OPINION: New wave of DIY expected as property values stall

The aftermath of the 1863 train crash on the Hunstanton to King's Lynn line in which six people died and up to 30 were injured

The aftermath of the 1863 train crash on the Hunstanton to King's Lynn line in which six people died and up to 30 were injured

WEIRD NORFOLK: The Ghost Train of King's Lynn

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why your home might be at risk of under-insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why your home might be at risk of under-insurance

OPINION: Homeowners risk being under-insured

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores how motorists can save cash with Moneymapp.com

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores how motorists can save cash with Moneymapp.com

OPINION: How 'under the cosh' motorists can save cash

Financial expert Peter Sharkey offers an easy way to save on your car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey offers an easy way to save on your car insurance

OPINION: How to save £290 on your car insurance

Stephen Thompson and Amanda Oldfield, of the Sandringham estate-based Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Co, which is being stocked at John Lewis in Norwich.

Stephen Thompson and Amanda Oldfield, of the Sandringham estate-based Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Co, which is being stocked at John Lewis in Norwich.

The Norfolk bed company by royal appointment to the Queen

The knowledge that your family will be looked after should something untoward happen is undoubtedly comforting, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

The knowledge that your family will be looked after should something untoward happen is undoubtedly comforting, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: The price of happiness and contentment

Those living on fixed incomes, including pensioners, are facing a cost of living squeeze, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

Those living on fixed incomes, including pensioners, are facing a cost of living squeeze, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Inflationary pressure mounts

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that sorting out a self-invested personal pension could be an excellent Bank Holiday project to save you money

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that sorting out a self-invested personal pension could be an excellent Bank Holiday project to save you money

OPINION: A potentially profitable Bank Holiday plan

Increases in life expectancy will have implications for state-funded pension schemes, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey

Increases in life expectancy will have implications for state-funded pension schemes, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Increased life expectancy requires better state pensions

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that a second property offers the opportunity for peaceful staycations rather than travel disruption

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that a second property offers the opportunity for peaceful staycations rather than travel disruption

OPINION: How staycations help you avoid travel bedlam

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why a simple domestic task like building a fence exposes global shortages and the cost of living

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why a simple domestic task like building a fence exposes global shortages and the cost of living

OPINION: Fence building highlights impact of global shortages

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores why people have re-evaluated their attitude towards wealth during the past two years

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores why people have re-evaluated their attitude towards wealth during the past two years

OPINION: Our post-pandemic attitude towards wealth

Financial expert Peter Sharkey outlines the six different types of pension savers and their investment priorities

Financial expert Peter Sharkey outlines the six different types of pension savers and their investment priorities

OPINION: The six types of investor

Older investors should be mindful of risk in their investment strategy and future planning, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey.

Older investors should be mindful of risk in their investment strategy and future planning, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey.

Three steps to avoid excess financial risk

With interest rates on the rise, financial expert Peter Sharkey says it is important to secure a low-cost mortgage while it is still possible

With interest rates on the rise, financial expert Peter Sharkey says it is important to secure a low-cost mortgage while it is still possible

OPINION: Secure a low-cost mortgage while you can

Increased life expectancy is something to be factored in when planning your retirement, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey

Increased life expectancy is something to be factored in when planning your retirement, argues financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Another conundrum for the middle aged

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why a proper pension plan is essential

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains why a proper pension plan is essential

OPINION: Considering a good retirement

Make sure you are making the right comparisons for equity release, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

Make sure you are making the right comparisons for equity release, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: How to save £3,800 a year

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores how financial planning can help you achieve your life goals

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explores how financial planning can help you achieve your life goals

OPINION: Financial planning can help you achieve life goals

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that if property values plateau this year, we could see more private landlords

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that if property values plateau this year, we could see more private landlords

OPINION: Do the numbers still stack up for private landlords?

A new partnership between Lowell and the Centre for Social Justice aims to improve financial literacy

A new partnership between Lowell and the Centre for Social Justice aims to improve financial literacy

OPINION: Improving levels of financial literacy is essential

Financial expert Peter Sharkey discusses resolutions that might ensure next year's Blue Monday isn't quite so blue

Financial expert Peter Sharkey discusses resolutions that might ensure next year's Blue Monday isn't quite so blue

OPINION: How to maintain New Year's resolutions

Finance expert Peter Sharkey discusses the effects of inflation on retirement savings

Finance expert Peter Sharkey discusses the effects of inflation on retirement savings

OPINION: Do not underestimate inflation’s insidious effects

A Banksy artwork on Admiralty Road in Great Yarmouth

A Banksy artwork on Admiralty Road in Great Yarmouth

How well do you remember Norfolk in 2021? Take our quiz to find out

Finance expert Peter Sharkey explains how you can avoid Orwellian equity release scams

Finance expert Peter Sharkey explains how you can avoid Orwellian equity release scams

How to avoid Orwellian equity release scams

Cousins Matthew Conway, left and Ben Conway, right, co-directors of Dipple and Conway Opticians.

Cousins Matthew Conway, left and Ben Conway, right, co-directors of Dipple and Conway Opticians.

Why I Love Norfolk: Ben and Matthew Conway

Submit your entry for the Stars of Norfolk & Waveney Awards 2021

Submit your entry for the Stars of Norfolk & Waveney Awards 2021

Stars of Norfolk and Waveney Awards

Stars of Norfolk and Waveney Awards 2021: Submit your entries

Is the staycation boom here to stay? Tell us what you think by completing our survey.

Is the staycation boom here to stay? Tell us what you think by completing our survey.

Is the staycation boom here to stay? Tell us what you think in our tourism survey

Rightsizing could mean constructing your very own musical man-cave, says Peter Sharkey, allowing you to practise playing the saxophone without getting on anyone's nerves. Picture: Getty Images

Rightsizing could mean constructing your very own musical man-cave, says Peter Sharkey, allowing you to practise playing the saxophone without getting on anyone's nerves. Picture: Getty Images

Could equity release help you to ‘rightsize’ your home?

Tottington was knocked down to make way for the army's training ground. Picture: SONYA BROWN

Tottington was knocked down to make way for the army's training ground. Picture: SONYA BROWN

Did you know about these deserted villages in Norfolk?

Peter Sharkey believes that more people will want to travel the world once the pandemic has subsided. Picture: Getty Images

Peter Sharkey believes that more people will want to travel the world once the pandemic has subsided. Picture: Getty Images

Covid-19 vaccine news is fantastic – now for implementing your post-pandemic plans

Where can you go for an autumnal walk in Norfolk and Suffolk during lockdown? Photo: Anthony Kelly

Where can you go for an autumnal walk in Norfolk and Suffolk during lockdown? Photo: Anthony Kelly

7 places in Norfolk for an autumnal walk

Withdrawing funds from a pension, either too early or too rapidly, can have a seriously detrimental impact on your future financial security, says finance expert Peter Sharkey. Picture: Getty Images

Withdrawing funds from a pension, either too early or too rapidly, can have a seriously detrimental impact on your future financial security, says finance expert Peter Sharkey. Picture: Getty Images

Finances: Think twice before raiding your pension