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Should financial firms live by these golden rules?

by Michelle McGagh on May 22, 2012 at 13:03

Nest, the new government pension scheme, has drawn up eight rules for communicating with the public – but should the rest of the financial services industry adopt them?

Pension saving hits new low as 'unrealistic expectations' persist

by Michelle McGagh on May 21, 2012 at 11:37

Fewer than half of us are saving enough to fund our retirement, according to a report from Scottish Widows.

5 reasons you should worry about Greece and the euro

by Gavin Lumsden on May 21, 2012 at 09:03

(Update) The eurozone once again faces a full-blown crisis centred on Greece. What does it mean for people in the UK?

Tutition fees increase will cost taxpayers £1 billion a year

by Michelle McGagh on May 18, 2012 at 17:18

New figures show that the government's plan to increase tuition fees to £9,000 a year will actually increase the cost to the taxpayer.

Rents rise again despite more tenants falling into the red

by Michelle McGagh on May 18, 2012 at 17:16

Nearly 10% of rent in England and Wales was unpaid in April, but rents still rose 0.5%.

What are bonds and how do they work?

by Gavin Lumsden on May 18, 2012 at 11:39

Gavin Lumsden concludes his introduction to investment income with a look at fixed interest stocks or bonds.

Payday loans trap one in five in 'downward spiral of debt'

by Michelle McGagh on May 18, 2012 at 10:11

Which? calls for tighter regulation of payday loans after a survey reveals 20% of people cannot afford to pay back their loans.

Jubilee bank holiday: how much is it worth?

by Michelle McGagh on May 17, 2012 at 16:26

The extra day off for the jubilee will cost you £100, a survey reveals, but still 74% of people want the extra day to be made permanent.

400,000 more households to fall into fuel poverty this year

by Michelle McGagh on May 17, 2012 at 12:48

Consumer groups warn that the government is failing to tackle the increasing number of households falling into fuel poverty.

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