What are the types of equity release? Equity release is a way for over-55s to access some of the money in their home, while continuing to live there. If you're looking to address a pension shortfall, ...

Growing numbers of cashstrapped homeowners are turning to the value locked up in their properties to bolster their finances, new research suggests. Data from debt advice specialist Henry Dannell ...

There are a variety of schemes around which can allow older people to get at some of the wealth locked up in their homes. The main way is through a so-called home reversion scheme. This involves ...

Nadine Higgins is the host of NZME's personal finance podcast The Prosperity Project and a financial adviser at enableMe. She was formerly a financial journalist and broadcaster. Reverse mortgages and ...