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London rents post record declines

00:01 | 07 Jan 2009 | By Lorna Bourke

Prime residential rents in central London have fallen dramatically over the past three months.

Eurozone inflation falls to two year low

12:47 | 06 Jan 2009 | By Chris Marshall

Inflation in the Eurozone is estimated to have dropped to 1.6% in December - its lowest level in two years, data showed today.

Smaller firms face pensions decline

10:28 | 06 Jan 2009 | By Edward Lander

Pensions provision across smaller firms is rapidly deteriorating as schemes struggle to survive ‘hostile’ economic conditions, according to research.

House prices dip another 2.5% in December

08:28 | 06 Jan 2009 | By Chris Marshall

House prices ended the year with another sharp drop, according to Nationwide. The building society will not predict what will happen in 2009.

Must do for January: Take a long hard look at retirement

00:01 | 06 Jan 2009 | By Joss Harwood

Retirement – it’s in front of you – oh yes it is! Don’t let yours be a ‘riches to rags’ story, says Joss Harwood of Eldon Financial Planning.

Tories pledge to cut taxes for lower paid savers

14:58 | 05 Jan 2009 | By Maryrose Fison

David Cameron promises to abolish income tax on savings for basic rate taxpayers and increase the tax allowance for pensioners by £2,000.

Private investors shun UK stockmarket

13:50 | 05 Jan 2009 | By Dylan Lobo

Private investors owned the smallest percentage of the UK equity market in history at the end of 2008, according to research from Capita Registrars.

Help starts for unemployed home buyers

12:08 | 05 Jan 2009 | By Lorna Bourke

Today sees the introduction of new rules for help with mortgage interest payments for those in financial difficulty because of unemployment. 

Brown vows help for pensioners and savers

11:26 | 05 Jan 2009 | By Maryrose Fison

This year's Budget could include measures to help pensioners and savers who have been hit by the slashing of interest rates, as Prime Minister Gordon Brown pledged to help those who have lost out. 

Morning Line: Why the £1 pub meal could be the key to economic recovery

10:48 | 05 Jan 2009 | By Richard Lander

Retailers are lowering prices like there is no tomorrow - because if they don't, there may be no tomorrow.

What do I do with my boomerang children?

00:01 | 04 Jan 2009 | By Lorna Bourke

You can encourage them to survive on their own with advice and financial help.

Are comparison sites useful?

00:01 | 04 Jan 2009 | By Lorna Bourke

Generally yes – but you must treat the information with caution.

How do I pick a care home for dad?

00:01 | 03 Jan 2009 | By Lorna Bourke

By doing your research, visiting likely homes, asking friends - in particular, parents’ doctors or medical advisers who may know what is available locally with suitable care at a price you can afford and checking with your local authority.

Book review: Financial Peace Revisited by Dave Ramsey

00:01 | 03 Jan 2009

More than money itself, what most people need is peace of mind. If you do not take control of your finances, they will control you.

Friday Papers: bid news and gossip

08:04 | 02 Jan 2009

Do I need a power of attorney?

00:01 | 02 Jan 2009 | By Marlene Shalton

Yes, if you want to make sure your affairs can be managed in case of mental illness or incapacity. the time to do this is now!

Whatever happened to company pensions?

00:01 | 01 Jan 2009 | By Joss Harwood

The responsibility for your financial security in retirement now rests with you

Hang onto your hats – here comes 2009

00:01 | 31 Dec 2008 | By Lorna Bourke

If you survived 2008 without losing any money and with the value of your home holding up, you have done well.  So what will 2009 bring? 

What is the best way to protect your pension savings?

00:01 | 31 Dec 2008 | By Chris Marshall

Steve Rumbles of BlackRock gives his advice on how to protect the value of your retirement savings in the face of falling interest rates and recession.

Looking back on a traumatic year for consumers

00:01 | 30 Dec 2008 | By Lorna Bourke

Falling house prices, rising unemployment, failing businesses and a credit squeeze have created one of the most difficult years for consumers in living memory.

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