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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.
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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.
Deal of the week: investments
Deal of the week: investments
Families take out loans to meet mortgage and rental payments
Rising mortgage and rental costs have forced 1.8 million to take out a personal loan in the past year, a report has found. By Harry Wallop
Fixed rate mortgage deals break through 7pc
The average two-year fixed rate mortgage is the same as the average standard variable rate, writes Myra Butterworth
House prices: it's cheaper to buy than to rent
Falling house prices are turning the 'should I buy or should I rent' argument on its head, writes Myra Butterworth.
Aldi pledges to open a new store every week
The discount store chain Aldi has pledged to open a new store every week in Britain as it cashes in on the credit crisis.
Australians leave UK to escape credit crunch
Thousands of Australians who settled in Britain are returning home to escape the credit crunch.
UK house prices fall for ninth straight month
Home owners are taking a record length of time to sell their houses, according to the latest gloomy house price survey.
Fuel costs force many to cut food budgets
Crippling petrol prices are forcing one in five Britons to cut back on food, according to a survey.
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