Pensions freedoms have brought financial flexibility for those entering retirement age, however you must be aware of the consequences of withdrawing lump sums from your pension pot, especially if you plan on doing so before retirement age.

Latest government figures reveal that a quarter of all pensioner households have no money saved for retirement.

Savings rates are at rock bottom, but that doesn’t mean that saving is a bad idea. Here are some of the commonly asked questions about how to save…

More money than ever before was borrowed by first-time buyers last year.

The Treasury reverses their decision to allow pensioners cash in their annuities.

Replacing the Money Advice Service, a new government body will provide financial advice on pensions, debt and other money issues.

If you have been paying into a pension, you will now have full access to it once you turn 55. The question is, what will you do with it?

With more emphasis being placed on saving money, we look at how easy it is to cut down on your monthly outgoings.

Among the talk of compulsory maths lessons and fizzy drinks, there were a number of big announcements regarding taxes, savings and pensions in this year’s budget.

Household debt is becoming an issue for an increasing number of families in the UK.

Planning your finances for the coming year may seem daunting, but by concentrating on one month at a time, things become much simpler.