How to beat the annuity rate crisis

Annuity rates have fallen to a record low and there is little hope that they will recover. We offer some sensible alternatives

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Buying is cheaper than renting

Home owners are now getting a better deal than those who shell out rent every month in nearly all regions of the UK.

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HMRC extends self-assessment tax deadline

HMRC has confirmed that taxpayers will have an extra two days to file their online tax returns.

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Self-assessment tax returns: builders and taxi drivers make the most mistakes

Builders make the most mistakes on their self-assessment tax returns new research has revealed.

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Nick Clegg: rich businessmen should be made to pay mansion tax

Nick Clegg vows that Liberal Democrats will "stick to our guns" on mansion tax, insisting owners of £2m homes should be made to pay more.

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Mortgages: the best deals with low fees

How to beat the mortgage fee price rise.

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Government-backed national pension scheme hit by two-year delay

Workers will have to wait for longer before they are automatically enrolled into the Government's new company pension plan.

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Younger workers to retire with company pensions worth just a third of those paid to their parents

New research has highlighted the stark gap between the pensions of the baby-boomers and the younger generation.

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Warning on bank passwords

Consumers warned after it was alleged that Harry Redknapp opened an offshore bank account called "Rosie 47" after his dog and year of birth.

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The British really like to luxuriate in frugality

Unfortunately for the UK economy, being flash with cash is not part of the national character, says Nigel Farndale.

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