Oh I do like to retire beside the seaside!

00:01 | 23 Nov 2008 | By Steve Bee

In my mind's eye everyone moves to the coast when they retire. But what is the reality?

Are we nearing a new era of free money?

00:01 | 21 Nov 2008 | By Tony Bonsignore

Welcome to the age of the ZIRP.

Barclays shareholders speak out

11:09 | 20 Nov 2008 | By Nicholas Paler

Citywire has been inundated with comments from Barclays shareholders about the bank’s capital raising plans. While some are closing their accounts in protest, others welcome the bank’s strategy. 

The danger of dwindling protection

00:01 | 20 Nov 2008 | By Lorna Bourke

Picky insurers alongside proposals from the Competition Commission could leave many without adequate protection cover.

Lloyds bosses get ready for a grilling

10:23 | 19 Nov 2008 | By Deborah Hyde

Most of the large City investors have now been brought to heel but Lloyds bosses still face tough questions at today's meeting in Scotland.

Super sales signal desperate times on the high street

10:17 | 19 Nov 2008 | By Tony Bonsignore

Consumers have long been resentful of the pre-Christmas rip-off. The latest round of high street sales is a welcome acknowledgment that times have changed.

Forcing the banks into a corner

00:01 | 19 Nov 2008 | By Linton Chiswick

Forcing lenders to pass on the interest rate cut is bad business.

What about us? Small investors in Barclays want their share

15:26 | 18 Nov 2008 | By Nicholas Paler

Private shareholders say they have been cast aside by the bank.

Pre-Budget Report: What can we expect?

08:23 | 18 Nov 2008 | By Lorna Bourke

Alistair Darling will try to put money in consumers’ pockets before Christmas and kick-start the economy.

Let the US car industry die

09:25 | 17 Nov 2008 | By Richard Lander

The world’s economy will suffer if Detroit gets bailed out by Washington.

The power of the grey vote

00:01 | 16 Nov 2008 | By Steve Bee

A political system that fails pensioners, particularly women, does not have a future.

How much do I need to retire on?

00:01 | 15 Nov 2008 | By Alan Smith

Because you need to ensure you don’t run out of money before you run out of life

Investment opportunities arise from government spending

00:01 | 14 Nov 2008 | By Nicholas Paler

Investors and analysts look at the benefits – and pitfalls – of buying companies linked to government spending.

Dramatic U-turns point to deeper problems

11:14 | 13 Nov 2008 | By Tony Bonsignore

Hank Paulson's plan to buy toxic assets from banks has been abandoned. And the BoE has declared peace on its former foe, inflation. What is going on?  

Credit card providers squeeze a little harder

00:01 | 13 Nov 2008 | By Lorna Bourke

Plastic is becoming less attractive as a method of borrowing.

Estate agents fight for survival

00:01 | 12 Nov 2008 | By Linton Chiswick

The housing market slump could force estate agents into the digital age and with luck they'll do more and cost less.

What to expect next from mortgage lenders

10:58 | 10 Nov 2008 | By Lorna Bourke

Despite the recent dramatic interest rate cut by the Bank of England, mortgage lenders may have reasons not to pass on equally dramatic reductions.  

How monthly investing helps you beat the slump

00:01 | 10 Nov 2008 | By Jonathan Miller

Citywire illustrates how saving on a monthly basis benefits you.

Failing the pensioners

00:01 | 09 Nov 2008 | By Steve Bee

The current system is not only letting down existing pensioners, but is failing future pensioners too.

Pensions peace of mind

00:01 | 08 Nov 2008

Many pension products have been launched with guarantees against a fall in value. Duncan Watson of AWD Chase de Vere considers whether they are any good.

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