News by: Victoria Bischoff
The Friday Five: lessons from Dickens about money
To celebrate Charles Dickens' 200th birthday we look at what the greatest author of the Victorian era taught us about managing money.
The Junior ISA: tax-free savings for the kids
The new Junior ISA is a tax-free way to start saving for your child's future. We talk you through the details.
Chart of the Day: repossessions down, but for how long?
Repossessions in 2011 fell to their lowest level in four years but the Council of Mortgage Lenders warns of tough times ahead.
Rental boom: record rise in new tenants could push rents up
The number of new private tenants soared 24% in 2011, causing many properties to be let before they were even advertised.
5 things the Money Advice Service can teach savers
We don't have many favourite quangos at The Lolly but the Money Advice Service is one. If you're struggling to get saving, here's how five of its online tools can help.
The ISA explained once and for all
An ISA, or individual savings account, is a way of saving without paying tax. Using animated cartoon drawings, our video explains the details.
Q&A: how to complain about your bank
If you're unhappy with your bank or another financial services provider, check out our quick guide to filing a formal complaint.
Savings rates rise as ISA battle begins
The average interest rate on the top cash ISAs has risen to 3.03% compared to 2.83% this time last year.
Argos, Comet and Dixons vow to fix extended warranty market
The three largest extended warranty providers have vowed to demystify the £1 billion market after an investigation revealed customers are not getting value for money.
House prices rose 0.6% in January, says Halifax
The average UK house price is now £161,000.
Sale and rent back market shut for serious failings
Most sale and rent back transactions were either unaffordable or unsuitable and never should have been sold, regulator says.
The 20 postcodes most 'at risk' of burglary
The areas in the UK that see the most home insurance claims for theft or burglary, and the postcodes that are least at risk.
Smart meters should be compulsory
Protests over costs, health risks and privacy fears mean smart meters will now be voluntary instead of compulsory. This is a mistake.
Victory for volcanic ash victims
A legal challenge which saw hundreds of volcanic ash claims put on hold has been rejected by the High Court.
How to pick the best savings account
This guide shows you how to get the most from your cash by explaining how the different types of savings accounts work.
ISA: what is an ISA and how do I get one?
Your guide to the individual savings account (ISA) and how to find the best ISA for you, with information on the cash ISA, stocks and shares ISA and transfer ISAs.
Credit crunch bankers: where are they now?
With Fred ‘the Shred’ Goodwin now stripped of his knighthood, we thought we'd look again at what the big bosses who led the banks into the financial crisis are currently up to...
How much should I save for my pension?
Just how much do you need to put aside to be able to enjoy your retirement? We've got the facts you need to know.
Nationwide: January house-price fall is 'unsurprising'
House prices fell 0.2% in January and are likely to drop modestly lower in the months ahead, according to Nationwide.
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