The Week In Numbers with Peter Sharkey

Financial columnist Peter Sharkey takes a trip down memory lane and discovers how things have changed - both at the banks and on the football pitch.

Whether it be classic cars, art, stamps or wine, alternative investments are a potential minefield says financial columnist Peter Sharkey.

It was cool when Kojak carried his coffee in 1970s New York but times change, says Peter Sharkey, and ditching the habit could help you to save.

Financial columnist Peter Sharkey explains why saving is a much better option than the slim chance of joining the lottery jackpot winners.

Financial columnist Peter Sharkey looks at how the stock market changes in the midst of a general election.

Enjoying a holiday is important to our wellbeing, but saving for it requires a plan, says financial columnist Peter Sharkey.

Relying on luck is a pretty bad saving strategy, says financial expert Peter Sharkey.

Fund managers rarely seek fame, but you should examine where they invest, says financial columnist Peter Sharkey.

Investors should beware promises of unusually high rental returns, says financial expert Peter Sharkey.

It's never too early to think about retirement, says financial columnist Peter Sharkey.

Cooks and investors should avoid risky outcomes wherever possible, says financial expert Peter Sharkey.

Financial columnist Peter Sharkey asked readers what made them apprehensive about investing - here they share their responses...

If burger restaurants can be transparent, so too can the financial services sector, says Peter Sharkey.

As life expectancy rises, so does the possibility of residential care, says financial guru Peter Sharkey.

There's still £1.5 billion old notes knocking around and we don't seem bothered, says finance guru Peter Sharkey.

Last week, Scandinavia proved that there was more to life than patterned jumpers, says Peter Sharkey, as its largest lender, Nordea Bank, revealed that it was launching a 20-year, fixed interest rate mortgage - with a 0% interest rate.

Investment doesn't have to be a frightening experience, says financial expert Peter Sharkey.

Want to gain greater control? Making your own pension provision could be the answer, says financial expert Peter Sharkey.

It's not just Downing Street's newest resident, PM Boris Johnson, who is using them - acronyms and abbreviations can assist savers and investors too, says Peter Sharkey.

Taking responsibility for our personal finances will become increasingly important over the coming decades, says Peter Sharkey.

Peter Sharkey explains how undertaking most forms of property refurbishment adds value to your home.

The Fab Four's first contract with Brian Epstein sold for £275,000 - a good sign of value investing, says our financial columnist Peter Sharkey.

Financial guru Peter Sharkey looks at the simple ways you can take control of our finances.

Peter Sharkey looks at the enormous chasm between millennials' monthly expenditure and the current state pension.

Changes to the pension age will mean that many young women will be worse off - which is why they should start saving now, says Peter Sharkey.

Financial expert Peter Sharkey finds out more about the Abbey habit, which encouraged millions of savers.

Want to find out more about equity release? There's a new magazine for that, explains Peter Sharkey.

The sooner you start saving, the more chance you have of taking things easy, says our financial columnist Peter Sharkey.

Few 30 year-olds enjoy Jordan Rogers' luck, says financial adviser Peter Sharkey.

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says there are steps you can take to plan your future income.