Personal finance

A lack of Sharia-compliant pensions is leaving many people unable to save for retirement.

Veterinary costs are soaring, but many pet insurance policies provide a poor level of cover, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby.

UK house prices mean owning a home remains a pipe dream for many young people, but they should have a comfortable retirement, says Merryn Somerset Web…

Ruth Jackson-Kirby looks at why alternatives to traditional boilers look appealing in the face of rising prices

Equity release is getting more popular. But think carefully before joining in, says David Prosser.

Funerals are costly, but pre-paid plans have not been a reliable way to prepare for them. Set up your own savings instead, says Ruth Jackson Kirby.

Challenger firms are helping to change the industry, but incumbents will take the rewards, says John Chambers.

Nicole Garcia Merida looks at ways to lessen the effects of the cost of living crisis.

National Insurance is rising on 6 April but the good news is that salary sacrifice schemes are a good way to decrease taxable income, says David Pross…

Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement is an attempt to plaster over problems the chancellor can’t fix. So should he even bother trying, asks Merryn Somerset …

Rising interest rates will increase your mortgage costs. This could be a good time to lock in a five-year or ten-year fixed-rate mortgage deal, says R…

David Prosser looks into the details of Rishi Sunak's "jam tomorrow" Spring Statement and explains just what it means for you and your money.

With our public finances in better shape than many people think, the chancellor's decision not to ditch the rise in National Insurance contributions i…

Uk inflation is at a 30-year high – and it won't be falling any time soon. So what can you do? John Stepek explains how to manage your money to combat…

NS&I’s Green Savings Bond helps fund environmentally sound projects, but there are better eco-friendly options for your money, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby…

David Prosser explains how to make sure you’ve made the best use of your pension contribution allowance before 5 April

The trouble with the UK’s private pension system, says Merryn Somerset Webb, is that it leaves most of us at the mercy of the markets. And the outlook…

The cost of living is rising fast. You may be expecting the chancellor to use his spring Budget to help ease it. But you’re likely to be disappointed,…

The Barclaycard Avios and Avios Plus are more widely accepted than Amex, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby.

A new account from Zopa lets you tailor your savings to your needs by putting your money in separate pots. Ruth Jackson-Kirby explains how it works an…

Savers with accounts of all sizes could benefit from lower fixed fees in this new low-cost Sipp from Interactive Investor.

Early mortgage repayments could be a better way to save in a low interest-rate environment, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby.

Rolling forward your annual pension contribution allowances from past years can let you contribute more. David Prosser explains how.