Women´s pension buy back "more spin than substance"

Will a new boost to women´s pensions be a flawless measure? Helen Pow reports

New solutions for pensions crisis

As the number of people saving into pension schemes decreases and the credit crunch hits pension values, AXA is launching a new pension plan, Save More Tomorrow, that aims to address the growing problem of lack of pension provision faced by UK workers.

Hidden costs of new-build discounts

Homebuyers should not be fooled by some of the seemingly huge discounts on new-build homes, experts insist.

Recession proof IHT planning

Before the credit crunch, rising house prices and stock markets meant that millions more people were set to pay inheritance tax (IHT) on their estates - but that process has now gone into reverse.

PPI is set to change for the better

A clampdown on PPI has increased opportunities for companies selling stand alone payment protection

Can Obama help the UK economy?

Economists say Obama policies could be embraced over here

Pricing-to-risk and sub-prime card rates reaching up to 39%

Tax tips for self-employed

Litigation hot ticket asset class for 2009

Litigation funding is expeced to double in 2009 as insolvency, investment and employment law suits in the City soar