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Greater efforts are needed to make saving a higher priority, it has been claimed.

The HBOS takeover has been given the green light by Lloyds TSB stakeholders.

Britain is facing a new worst enemy, research shows.

NS&I investors now have less chance of winning a prize.

Money management should be taught in schools, the Liberal Democrats claim.

Consumers may soon be able to open a current account at their local Post Office.

Driving without breakdown cover could be a false economy, consumers are being warned.

Cashback credit cards could boost spending power this Christmas, it has been suggested.

Savings are taking priority over presents as the festive season approaches.

A unanimous decision was reached over the Bank of England's recent 1.5 percent cut in interest rates.

Parents are still giving handouts to the grown-up children, it has emerged.

As funds are squeezed, many Britons are running out of cash before they get paid.

Interest-only mortgage customers could be in trouble if they fail to put aside enough money to pay back what they owe.

The Taiwanese government have announced plans to hand out shopping vouchers to every citizen in an attempt to revive the country's economy.

Action on repossessions has been promised by Northern Rock.

Inflation is higher for older consumers, new research shows.

Buy-to-let investors are finding it increasingly difficult to get mortgages, it has been claimed.

Homeowners are being urged to make sure they have adequate home insurance cover ahead of an expected increase in break-ins.

Life's pleasures have taken a backseat as money worries cause concern among pre-retirees.

Female investors are able to choose better performing stocks than men, it has been suggested.

A crackdown on the activities of debt collectors could be on the cards.

Households may be cheered to hear that inflation is coming down.

Negative equity could pose problems for up to 40 percent of landlords.

Energy firms could be banned from charging more for pre-payment meters under plans put forward by the Tories.

Gold appears to be benefiting from the ongoing financial crisis.