http://www.lovemoney.com The top headlines from lovemoney.com en-gb Copyright 2008-2012 lovemoney.com. All rights reserved. http://www.lovemoney.com/Images/Global/HeaderLogoOnWhite.gif http://www.lovemoney.com 300 50 http://www.lovemoney.com/news/savings-investments-pensions/isas/new-market-leading-easyaccess-isa-14397.aspx?source=uoofolrf0010002 Cheshire Building Society has launched a new easy access ISA paying 3.06%... http://www.lovemoney.com/news/savings-investments-pensions/isas/new-market-leading-easyaccess-isa-14397.aspx Robert Powell Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.lovemoney.com/news/savings-investments-pensions/pensions/your-employer-could-pay-off-your-debts-14366.aspx?source=uoofolrf0010002 In one influential expert's opinion, pensions need to be much more flexible. Perhaps they could be used for paying off debt or for a house deposit. http://www.lovemoney.com/news/savings-investments-pensions/pensions/your-employer-could-pay-off-your-debts-14366.aspx Neil Faulkner Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.lovemoney.com/news/savings-investments-pensions/investments/why-gilts-matter-part-two-14328.aspx?source=uoofolrf0010002 Ed Bowsher looks at how you can purchase gilts and whether they're a sensible investment. He also looks at index-linked gilts. http://www.lovemoney.com/news/savings-investments-pensions/investments/why-gilts-matter-part-two-14328.aspx Ed Bowsher Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.lovemoney.com/news/savings-investments-pensions/annuities/get-the-very-best-pension-you-can-14422.aspx?source=uoofolrf0010002 Five minutes work could boost your pension by 40%. http://www.lovemoney.com/news/savings-investments-pensions/annuities/get-the-very-best-pension-you-can-14422.aspx Ed Bowsher Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.lovemoney.com/news/the-economy-politics-and-your-job/the-economy/uk-economy-will-slump-in-2012-says-forecast-14413.aspx?source=uoofolrf0010002 The National Institute of Economic and Social Research predicts that we'll experience a mild recession in the first half of this year. http://www.lovemoney.com/news/the-economy-politics-and-your-job/the-economy/uk-economy-will-slump-in-2012-says-forecast-14413.aspx Simon Ward Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.lovemoney.com/news/household-bills/broadband/virgin-media-ups-broadband-and-phone-call-costs-14406.aspx?source=uoofolrf0010002 The company is to increase the cost of its most popular broadband product and increase the cost of daytime phone calls. http://www.lovemoney.com/news/household-bills/broadband/virgin-media-ups-broadband-and-phone-call-costs-14406.aspx Simon Ward Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.lovemoney.com/news/money-saving-tips-bargains-and-freebies/money-saving-tips/how-your-smartphone-can-save-you-money-14403.aspx?source=uoofolrf0010002 Feeling guilty about splashing out on that iphone or Android? Well put away those pangs of guilt, and download some apps that can save you time and money! http://www.lovemoney.com/news/money-saving-tips-bargains-and-freebies/money-saving-tips/how-your-smartphone-can-save-you-money-14403.aspx Alison Hunt Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.lovemoney.com/news/scams-and-rip-offs/scams/fraud-reaches-new-record-high-14386.aspx?source=uoofolrf0010002 Fraud figures jumped 9% in 2011, with identity fraud one of the main culprits. So how do you protect yourself? http://www.lovemoney.com/news/scams-and-rip-offs/scams/fraud-reaches-new-record-high-14386.aspx John Fitzsimons Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.lovemoney.com/news/property-and-mortgages/mortgages/lowest-fiveyear-fixed-mortgage-ever-14380.aspx?source=uoofolrf0010002 Chelsea Building Society has launched a five-year fixed rate mortgage priced at just 3.19% in the latest series of home loan price plunges… http://www.lovemoney.com/news/property-and-mortgages/mortgages/lowest-fiveyear-fixed-mortgage-ever-14380.aspx Robert Powell Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.lovemoney.com/news/money-saving-tips-bargains-and-freebies/boost-your-income/three-simple-ideas-to-help-you-get-richer-14359.aspx?source=uoofolrf0010002 Here are three easy ways you can reach your wealth goals. http://www.lovemoney.com/news/money-saving-tips-bargains-and-freebies/boost-your-income/three-simple-ideas-to-help-you-get-richer-14359.aspx Neil Faulkner Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.lovemoney.com/news/scams-and-rip-offs/consumer-rights/the-sale-of-goods-act-your-consumer-rights-14398.aspx?source=uoofolrf0010002 The Sale of Goods Act offers extensive and automative protection to shoppers. http://www.lovemoney.com/news/scams-and-rip-offs/consumer-rights/the-sale-of-goods-act-your-consumer-rights-14398.aspx Henri May Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.lovemoney.com/news/household-bills/broadband/broadband-speeds-still-lagging-behind-advertised-rates-14391.aspx?source=uoofolrf0010002 Ofcom's latest research finds the average UK broadband speed is rising but many packages are still delivering slower performance than promised. http://www.lovemoney.com/news/household-bills/broadband/broadband-speeds-still-lagging-behind-advertised-rates-14391.aspx Simon Ward Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.lovemoney.com/news/savings-investments-pensions/savings/the-best-ways-to-save-for-the-short-term-14387.aspx?source=uoofolrf0010002 Here are the best ways to save if you think you'll want to access your cash in the near future. http://www.lovemoney.com/news/savings-investments-pensions/savings/the-best-ways-to-save-for-the-short-term-14387.aspx Ed Bowsher Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.lovemoney.com/news/property-and-mortgages/mortgages/how-an-offset-mortgage-can-save-you-8000-14375.aspx?source=uoofolrf0010002 Mortgage borrowers could miss out on massive savings by failing to offset. http://www.lovemoney.com/news/property-and-mortgages/mortgages/how-an-offset-mortgage-can-save-you-8000-14375.aspx Christina Jordan Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.lovemoney.com/news/household-bills/budgeting/in-debt-extreme-budgeting-could-save-your-finances-14372.aspx?source=uoofolrf0010002 To help pay off my credit card debt, I've taken up 'extreme budgeting' and completely frozen my spending! http://www.lovemoney.com/news/household-bills/budgeting/in-debt-extreme-budgeting-could-save-your-finances-14372.aspx Cliff D'Arcy Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT