Published in December 2010

My predictions for 2011

by Ed Bowsher | Ed Bowsher looks into his crystal ball and makes his financial predictions for 2011.

Why it's getting grimmer up north

by Robert Powell | The old `north-south divide' argument has reared its head again recently after the government announced its latest round of cuts. Robert Powell takes a look at the figures...

Why free banking is bad for you

by John Fitzsimons | According to the regulator, free banking does more harm than good.

Published in November 2010

Five great British money taboos

by Serena Cowdy | Serena Cowdy examines five money taboos that get us Brits hot under the collar!

Cut their benefits and force them to work!

by John Fitzsimons | The Government has proposed a radical shake-up of the welfare system. We look at the changes, and what they may mean for you.

Published in August 2010

How David Cameron secretly keeps tabs on your money

by Harvey Jones | Find out how David Cameron plans to secretly check up on you if you claim benefits.

I wish I hadn't said that

by Neil Faulkner | Find out the stupidest things forecasters and financial companies have said that they will have regretted. And did they learn their lessons?

It's time we benefitted from massive bank profits!

by John Fitzsimons | The banks are back in the black, but will we see any benefit?

Published in July 2010

What the Royals cost us

by Mark Adams | Like her subjects, the Queen has announced that she'll have to make do and mend as the Royal finances are squeezed by the UK budget crisis - but how much do the Royal Family actually cost us each year? And what do we get in return? Find out

Published in June 2010

A quick summary of the budget

by Donna Werbner | Donna Werbner explains who are the winners and losers in this week's Budget!

A quick summary of the budget - Video script

by Donna Ferguson | Donna Werbner explains who are the winners and losers in this week's Budget!

Published in May 2010

What the Coalition mean for the housing market

by John Fitzsimons | The Coalition may be up and running, but its plans for the housing market leave a lot to be desired.

What a new government means for you

by Cliff D'Arcy | We show you how to cash in like an expenses-chasing MP!

Published in April 2010

The cost of voting

by Donna Ferguson | What are the financial implications of registering to vote?

How your vote could make you richer

by Cliff D'Arcy | With the General Election due on 6 May, which party will make you better off financially?

Use your vote to get richer

by Donna Werbner | Which political party will make you richer? Donna Werbner hits the streets of London to get your two pence

Published in March 2010

Britain's mortgage timebomb - Video script

by Ed Bowsher | Some people are worried there could be a massive mortgage famine in 2012. Interest could jump too. Should we worry? Ed Bowsher investigates....

Published in January 2010

Video Script - Have Northern Rock lost their minds?

by John Fitzsimons | John Fitzsimons can't see how Northern Rock can possibly justify dishing out £10m on sponsoring Newcastle United.

Have Northern Rock lost their minds?

by John Fitzsimons | John Fitzsimons can't see how Northern Rock can possibly justify dishing out £10m on sponsoring Newcastle United.

Stupid things Brown has done with our money

by John Fitzsimons | As of last week, we all support Newcastle United - financially, at least. John Fitzsimons rounds up three other stupid ways the Government has wasted taxpayers' money.