News by: Michelle McGagh
Flood pact between insurers and government in danger
The government and insurance industry have less than two months to reach a deal on protecting the public from flood risk.
Friday Five: times when you need financial advice
Many people manage their financial affairs perfectly. However, there are areas where even switched-on DIYers may need help.
Co-op Bank bonds: are they worth a punt?
Investors in Co-operative Bank bonds have seen their investment plummet but is there still hope for a price bounce-back?
Government mulls CTF tax-free extension
The government is looking at transfers as a first step but has not ruled out a full merger of child trust funds and Junior ISAs.
Mother wins battle over Scottish Widow's £100k pension blunder
A mother has won her fight against Scottish Widows after it valued her husband's pension incorrectly in their divorce settlement.
Pibs & perpetual bonds: latest rates & prices
Permanent interest-bearing shares (Pibs) and perpetual bonds are a good, but riskier, alternative for savers fed up of low interest rates on cash ISAs and bank and building society savings accounts.
Number of over-65s in work jumps 10% in a year
Nearly one million older people are still in employment as over-65s shun retirement and continue to work.
Councils to steer families to care fees advisers
Families putting elderly relatives into care will be given information by their local council about independent financial advisers.
Women’s state pension: do you know your retirement date?
There has been a plethora of changes to women's retirement dates. Use our helpful chart to work out when you'll get your state pension.
Government schemes push home prices and demand up
The Help to Buy and Funding for Lending schemes are providing a boost to the property market.
Homeowners less concerned about debt burden
Low interest rates mean fewer Brits consider their mortgage debt a heavy burden.
Charities unite to tackle problems of ageing society
Six charities have formed the Ready for Ageing Alliance to convince the government to prepare for the UK's ageing population.
First-time buyer's guide to buying a property
The Lolly's step-by-step guide to buying your first home.
Co-op investors hit as Moody's slashes bank to 'junk'
Holders of Co-op Bank perpetual bonds saw their investments fall up to 27% after Moody's downgraded the mutual's credit rating'.
Government to ban rip-off workplace pension charges
A ban on consultancy charges and a cap on default fund charges has been put forward by the government to increase confidence in pensions.
Friday Five: reasons to cheer state pension reform
The introduction of a flat-rate state pension has come under fire, but we shouldn't forget the benefits.
Where to buy an annuity and what it costs
Buying an annuity is a once-in-a-lifetime transaction, so make sure you get it right.
Landlords forced to check immigration status of tenants
Queen's speech introduces new rules for landlords who will now have to confirm their tenants are not illegally living in the country.
Why Alex Ferguson should net a top pension
Sir Alex Ferguson can look forward to a good pension after he retires from managing Manchester United.
Altmann: stopping 'foreign pensions' could be illegal
A pension expert warns the government's plan to stop overseas spouses getting a UK state pension could fall foul of EU rules.