Pensions encourage people to think about their finances ahead of retirement, however the current pension system may actually discourage saving.

With increasing house prices and a need to cut down on monthly outgoings, more and more home buyers are looking to longer term mortgages as a solution. But just how easy is it to take out a 40 year mortgage?

Approximately 90% of us pay more in taxes than we receive in welfare payments throughout our lifetime.

A large supermarket chain has become the first of its kind to announce it will pay its employees the living wage in the UK, however some businesses may struggle to keep up with new living wage rules.

After interest rates remain frozen, savers investing in Isas have been dealt another blow...

New YouGov research shows that once you start earning more money and begin climbing the financial ladder, the more you need to be content. 

Since the new pension freedoms took effect in April, figures show that savers have been taking out £27m a day.

Working out Capital Gains Tax can be difficult, especially when the situation is complicated due to inherited properties. 

The fall in prices in the Chinese stock market has caused an element of chaos around the world, but perhaps doing nothing may be the best course of action for investors…

Earlier this week, effects were felt across the globe as the Chinese stock market fell by the largest amount since 1996.

Around 2 million people will be able to claim compensation for missold bank card insurance.

More and more house buyers are taking out 30 year or more mortgages in an attempt to cut down on their monthly repayments.

Changes to pension tax relief are coming in April next year.

One woman went to court and received over £150,000 of her mother's estate, despite not being included in the will. Does this mean that your will could be contested too?

Homeowners set to face extra costs with an interest increase “drawing closer”.

The decision has been made to keep interest rates set at a record low 0.5%, despite expectations that they would rise.

The recent changes to inheritance tax have caused confusion as to how much can be passed on tax-free in a will. We take a look at how you may be affected.

According to a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the UK is the third most popular place for international investment.

Pensions are one of the best ways to secure your future after retirement, however pension scams are becoming more commonplace in the UK, putting people’s savings at risk.

Despite inflation sitting at 0%, the Bank of England could be about to raise interest rates to a targeted 2%. We look at the opinions of a number of  leading financial experts.