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People approaching retirement need to find the best deal
It will soon be easy to work out which annuity to choose, but men close to retirement should take pensions now

Using cash raised through carbon taxes to invest in energy efficiency is one of the best ways to tackle fuel poverty, according to a report published by Consumer Focus

Claims management companies should be banned from charging upfront fees, Citizens Advice demanded this week.

An investigation of online payday lending sites on behalf of The Independent revealed that more than two-thirds of them have no valid consumer credit licence
A view over the Limmat river in central Zurich

Buy a home there and enjoy a 1 per cent mortgage, the world's best quality of life, and an ultra-safe economy

Brighter economic news suggests that a cautious return to the markets may be in order. But keep the bubbly on ice

Army veteran Adam Brown, 14 years in the Royal Green Jackets, faced a tough new battle back in Civvy Street
Money you give for Remembrance Day pays for crucial aid for former soldiers swamped by money worries
It's a season of debt as well as goodwill when people spend too much, says Neasa MacErlean
It's vital to know just where the pounds are ... and exactly where they have gone
Chiara Cavaglieri offers tips on how to make big savings
If Miguel Cro is to provide for his twins he must not ignore longterm savings
Since the arrival of his twin boys, Miguel Cro has been struggling to save for the future
Sarah Davidson: Baby boomers aged over 65 with interest-only loans face losing their homes
David Cameron’s attempts to boost lending have backfired on savers

Competition in the savings market is starting to shrink as banks make use of the Funding for Lending cash

Set for price rise: British Gas

Simon Read: Osborne talks tough but fears of fuel poverty grow as winter nears

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