Investigate all options before switching utility providers, customers told

30 January, 2008

Consumers should look at the "entire marketplace" when seeking to switch energy, insurance or personal finance provider, one expert believes

• Child trust funds recommended for savers

  16 December, 2007

• Save thousands each year

  7 December, 2007

Credit crunch makes its mark on base rate reduction

17 December, 2007

The surprise 0.25 per cent reduction in the base rate in December saw a mixed reaction from providers, according to Lisa Taylor, analyst at Moneyfacts.co.uk.

• Saving is not just for Christmas, says CCCS

  10 December, 2007

• Men set to spend most on Christmas festivities

  5 December, 2007

Young 'should save regularly'

2 April, 2008

Young people should get in to the habit of saving money on a regular basis, one expert has said.

• Islamic financial products 'will grow in popularity'

  2 April, 2008

• Ethical investors 'will turn to Islamic finance'

  26 March, 2008

Increased living cost squeezing savings

2 April, 2008

The increased cost of living is making it harder for people to save money, it has been claimed.

• Young people 'unaware of how to manage their finances'

  26 March, 2008

• Smoker who quit 'save on life insurance'

  19 March, 2008

Personal pension accounts receive cautious welcome

14 January, 2008

Personal account pensions will encourage millions of people to save for the future – but there are pitfalls.

• Making insufficient contributions to your pension?

  21 November, 2007

• Grandparents’ financial support worth hundreds

  21 November, 2007

Start saving for retirement now

23 November, 2007

Consumers should start saving for their retirement as soon as possible to avoid being at a disadvantage compared to the current generation of retirees, Prudential has recommended

• Will a State Pension support you?

  21 November, 2007

• Rising inflation eases pensions burden

  1 November, 2007

First Direct withdraws mortgage range

2 April, 2008

Owing to “unprecedented demand”, First Direct has temporarily withdrawn offering its mortgages to non customers. However, it will continue to progress all existing mortgage requests from new customers.

• Home movers 'at risk of identity theft'

  12 March, 2008

• Parents 'have options' to help kids' mortgage hunt

  20 February, 2008

Home movers 'at risk of missing payments'

19 March, 2008

It is vital that people keep their credit card and personal loan providers up-to-date when moving house, one expert has warned.

• Buy to let landlords secure best deals

  27 February, 2008

• Northern Rock mortgage customers' need not worry'

  20 February, 2008

Spending on credit cards 'still extremely popular'

19 March, 2008

Credit cards are still an "extremely popular" way of borrowing money in the UK, but the growth in spending on them has slowed, it has been claimed

• Credit cards can be 'confusing'

  19 February, 2008

• Budget your way out of debt

  14 January, 2008

Store cards 'most expensive form of debt'

27 February, 2008

Store cards should be avoided as they are "probably the most expensive form of credit" available, one expert has warned.

• 'Best to be open about debt'

  13 February, 2008

• Credit card rates set to creep up in 2008, experts warn

  9 January, 2008

Good deals on current accounts on offer

26 March, 2008

There are "lots of good offers" available for those looking for a new current account, one expert has claimed

• Festive fraud set to peak

  28 November, 2007

• Bank balance? More like blank balance

  22 November, 2007

Don't ditch the chequebook, says Which?

4 December, 2007

Consumer group Which? has said changes in spending methods over the past few years have not yet made the chequebook redundant

• Bank charges protest song: a possible no.1 hit?

  23 November, 2007

• Your bank details: lost in transit

  21 November, 2007

Tax confusion for Brits

19 November, 2007

The British population has mixed views about the role of taxes and is confused about what taxes we have in Britain.

• Let the Taxman work for you

  26 September, 2007

• Revenue clamps down on inheritance tax gift rule

  25 September, 2007

Darling to double IHT threshold

9 October, 2007

The Chancellor, Alistair Darling, has revealed plans to double the inheritance tax (IHT) threshold for couples.

• Don't worry about tax, self-employed told

  26 September, 2007

• Self assessment tax warning

  25 September, 2007