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Why ‘free’ banking is a dangerous myth

by Gavin Lumsden on May 24, 2012 at 16:26

As Andrew Bailey (pictured) from the Bank of England says, there is no such thing as free banking, just unfair banking. It's time for a change.

Pensioners rack up debts as retirement income falls

by Michelle McGagh on May 24, 2012 at 10:51

More pensioners are being burdened with debt as pension incomes fail to meet living expenses.

How to arrange your finances after... divorce

by Michelle McGagh on May 23, 2012 at 11:41

In the first of a series, a financial planner tells you how to sort out your finances after a life-changing event. We kick off with divorce.

Parents stumping up £39,000 for children flying the nest

by Michelle McGagh on May 23, 2012 at 11:38

Some parents are paying around £39,000 to help children get a foot on the property ladder.

Homeserve under investigation by City regulator

by Michelle McGagh on May 22, 2012 at 15:22

The emergency insurance and home repairs group is under investigation by the Financial Services Authority over 'historic issues'.

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.

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