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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
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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
Millions still paying for last Christmas
As they gear up for this year's spending spree, more than 4m credit card users have still not cleared debt from last Christmas
Christmas saving for children
Forget getting the kids a Cyberman space helmet or the Nintendo Wii this Christmas - give them a savings boost instead
Christmas saving for children
Forget getting the kids a Cyberman space helmet or the Nintendo Wii this Christmas - give them a savings boost instead
£10 bank account with 5% rate
Halifax has fired a new salvo in the current account war, promising a new account paying 5% interest - but it will cost £10 per month
NTL abandons ITV bid
Cable operator NTL has abandoned its £4.7bn bid for ITV. Its decision comes after Rupert Murdoch's BSkyB bought a 17.9% stake in the broadcaster
Barclays dragged into £20bn action
Barclays Bank has been dragged back into a £20bn legal action by Enron shareholders, saying it helped hide financial misdeeds
Yahoo reshuffles to chase growth
Yahoo has announced a reorganisation aimed at boosting flagging growth markingfinance chief Susan Decker as a potential future chief executive officer
RBS on track for £9bn-plus
Royal Bank of Scotland today hinted that it will deliver forecast-busting record profits of more than £9.1bn, up from £8.25bn last year
£10 bank account with 5% rate
Halifax has fired a new salvo in the current account war, promising a new account paying 5% interest - but it will cost £10 per month
Miserly banks hold back rises
Millions of savers have been short-changed this year by banks which are already making record profits
Planning free-for-all
Homeowners could soon be able to carry out major improvements to their properties without seeking planning permission
Sky broadband gets Google on board
BSkyB's new broadband service was today boosted by a tie-up with Google offering tools ranging from video sharing to sky.com email
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