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One million less people in final salary pensions
The number of people in 'gold-plated' company pension schemes has fallen by one million in the past three years, writes Paul Farrow.
Expat pension schemes: Singapore sling may sink pensions
Wealthy expats relying on offshore pensions to fund a sunshine lifestyle face a swingeing bill from the UK taxman, writes Paul Burgin.
Citywire: Changing of the guard at SocGen
By Sarah Smith
Fewer Britons releasing cash from their homes
Equity withdrawal nosedives to its lowest for seven years. By Paul Farrow and Harry Wallop.
Deal of the week: savings
Manchester BS Premier Bonus Issue 3 and Premier Postal Issue 2
Investors secure huge discounts on properties
Residential property investors are securing discounts of up to 30 per cent on prime new-build developments as housebuilders rush to offload stock before prices fall further.
No windfalls at the Pru
Investors in pension funds received mixed news this week, as Prudential said it would not be distributing fund surpluses as windfall payments, but the government announced greater freedom to choose how pension money is invested
Going for gains, not income
Private investors are increasingly looking to fill their portfolios with funds that aim to generate growth, rather than income, as the reduced tax rate on capital gains can significantly enhance returns.
Buying still beats renting
Falling house prices and rising rents mean that first-time buyers are better off entering the property market than continuing to rent long term.
Lock in now to high rates on cash Isas
Savers are being urged to take advantage of strong competition for cash Isas, which has pushed tax-free rates as high as 6.5 per cent.
Investment club: Croft Club
Members venture out again after bid for security. By Harriet Meyer
Wealth workout: grab the best savings rates
Wealth workout: Icesave pays a cool rate for online accounts
Ride the market storms with the experts
Some of the UK's most outspoken experts give their advice to investors. By Myra Butterworth and Kara Gammell
Investing in emerging markets: should we be junking China?
Emerging markets have never suited the get-rich-quick fraternity, but for investors prepared to take a longer view of the Chinese economy there are still bargains to be had, despite recent share price volatility, reports Emma Simon .
Gremlins have returned to hijack bank's Airmiles system
Jessica also helps a bereaved reader when a GP's mistake holds up an insurance cheque and more.
New-build flat prices hammered
Former new-build flats have seen their prices slashed 45-50 per cent at auction, but many are still failing to sell. By Emma Tyrrell.
News Headlines
A robust bequest from Brown
We may never know when or why Brown came down against abolishing the pound. The fact that he did may well be his most enduring legacy
A fair comparison?
Energy switching companies are paid incentives to move you to new suppliers. How can you be sure you are getting a fair comparison?
HSBC sees debt-crisis worsening
Britain's biggest bank sees more consumers choosing to go bankrupt or apply for individual voluntary arrangements rather than pay off their debts
Woolies warns of Xmas crisis
Woolworths today sent shockwaves through the retail world as it issued an emergency Christmas profit warning and said sales were down more than 6%
Tesco immune to High Street gloom
The Tesco juggernaut kept rumbling ahead in the past three months despite doom and gloom elsewhere on the High Street
Greene King to clean up on smoking ban
Across the country, hundreds of Greene King landlords and staff are poised ready to swing into action when the smoking ban comes into force on 1 July 2007
Piggy bank saving as you spend
Lloyds TSB customers will be given the opportunity to automatically save their small change in a 21st century piggy bank
Lloyds raise overdraft rate again
Lloyds TSB will hit those overspending at Christmas with yet another increase in interest rates for overdrafts to 18.3%
'Reclaim' companies take 40% cut
Companies are taking advantage of the numbers of consumers reclaiming their bank charges, by offering to do the legwork in return for a chunk of the money
Homeowners hit by dual tax
Millions of homeowners face a 'double whammy' of taxes from the soaring property market, with stamp duty and inheritance hitting hard
Green belt under threat
Tens of thousands of homes and shops should be built on protected land around cities, says a major new report on planning regulations
How is mortgage interest calculated?
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