-
Mini-bonds could spell big trouble for small investorsFeatures Investors have been seduced by the high interest rates on mini-bonds, but they’re not as safe as they seem.
Features -
Beware of cash Isa scams
Features Fraudsters have been targeting savers by offering unrealistically high interest rates on cash Isas.
Features -
The pension income-drawdown time bombFeatures Some pension savers being paid a regular income from their retirement funds could be heading for disaster.
Features -
Complaining to the Financial Ombudsman to be made easier for SMEsFeatures Over 200,000 more small businesses will soon be able to make use of the Financial Ombudsman Service, says David Prosser.
Features -
Phoenix Life cuts exit chargesFeatures Phoenix Life, the pensions company that specialises in taking on other insurers’ historic savings plans, has dropped exit fees for customers who have benefits worth less than £5,000.
Features -
If your broker goes bust, you may have to pay to get your shares backSome customers of bust broker Beaufort Securities could suffer unexpected losses as their accounts may be plundered to pay huge administrators' fees.
-
New limits on leverageFeatures Incoming European rules will crack down on spread betting, says Matthew Partridge.
Features -
How to find a financial adviser you can trustTutorials Getting the right help for your money problems can be as tricky as finding a good plumber. Sarah Moore explains how to find an IFA on a sensible budget.
Tutorials -
Britain’s national debt timebombFeatures Worrywarts are concerned about household debt. They’re fretting about the wrong thing. Despite austerity, the welfare bill continues to soar, says James Ferguson of the Macrostrategy Partnership.
Features
