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.

Now’s the time to get a new job!

by John Fitzsimons | Job opportunities are up 11% since last year!

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...

Getting richer makes you worse off

by Robert Powell | An increase in wealth could lead to a decline in your mental health – that’s the verdict of a new study. Robert Powell finds out more...

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.

Six sickie excuses you should never use!

by Robert Powell | Have you ever phoned in sick and been positive that your boss didn’t believe you? Robert Powell takes a look at some of more unusual reasons for taking the day off work.

Graduate unemployment hits 17 year high

by Neil Faulkner | More than one in 10 graduates are unemployed six months after leaving university at the moment – the highest proportion in 17 years. So is going to university a waste of money?

Published in October 2010

China’s threat to our recovery

by Cliff D'Arcy | A surprise interest-rate rise in China sends shockwaves around the world and could harm the UK’s recovery...

Spending cuts: The biggest losers

by John Fitzsimons | We run down the main features of the Spending Review, and what it means for you.

Job cuts: Where the axe will fall

by Cliff D'Arcy | The coalition’s Spending Review could mean 500,000 job losses. Are you in the firing line?

Why Britain is in deep doo-doo

by Cliff D'Arcy | There's a dozen reasons to fear the future!

The most recession-proof job sectors

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Wait investigates which sectors have been hit the hardest by the recession and which have been the most resilient...

Published in September 2010

Pay rise for a million workers

by lovemoney.com staff | Despite the doom and gloom about the economy, nearly a million employees can look forward to a guaranteed pay rise on 1 October.

Free solar panels: The small print exposed

by Neil Faulkner | We've carried out an analysis of the small print into free solar panels schemes. Read what we think here.

Published in August 2010

Get a pay rise tomorrow

by Emma Roberts | With the job market starting to show signs of brightening up, now’s the time to enquire about getting a pay rise. Emma Roberts reveals a master plan for boosting your salary.

Facebook could cost you your job!

by Emma Roberts | Emma Roberts investigates how using social networking websites could be putting your career at risk.

How to deal with redundancy

by Serena Cowdy | The threat of redundancy can make us feel vulnerable, miserable and helpless. But in fact, there are plenty of things you can do. Take control with this step-by-step guide.

25% of you would lick the pavement for £400

by Harvey Jones | Harvey Jones examines the extreme lengths some of you would go to in order to earn a bit of extra cash.

The 10 most distrusted professions

by Rachel Wait | Whether it’s your local butcher, baker, or candlestick maker, we’ve all got at least one profession we really don’t trust.

Go green and save money - video

by Emma Roberts | Going green is easy and can save you bundles of cash! Emma Roberts reveals how.

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.

Fight back against rising prices!

by Jane Baker | Find out how to protect your finances from inflation – before it’s too late!

Go green and save money

by Emma Roberts | Emma Roberts gives some great tips for saving money whilst saving the planet

The future of interest rates: What the experts say

by Jane Baker | Will the base rate stay put or begin its ascent? It seems no-one can agree.

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?

Britain’s strongest banks

by Cliff D'Arcy | According to this report, the UK’s four biggest banks are healthy and savers are safe.

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

Great news! Interest rates set to stay low for years

by Harvey Jones | Rock bottom interest rates have been the saving grace of the downturn, and the good news is they could stay low for years.

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

The happiest wage is £50,000 a year

by Ed Bowsher | Money really does make you happy, a lovemoney.com survey has revealed.

10 great British brands sold off to foreigners

by Donna Ferguson | Tate & Lyle was bought this week by American Sugar Refining. Donna Werbner takes a look at other iconic British brands that no longer have the right to call themselves 'British'.

Be the one who gets that job!

by Serena Cowdy | Facing unemployment? Don’t panic! Here are eight tips to help you back into a job.

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!

The Budget: Winners and losers

by Jane Baker | As Chancellor George Osborne unveils a string of spending cuts and tax rises, how will the changes affect you?

The death of the welfare state

by Harvey Jones | With the UK spending far, far more than it earns each year, we’re running out of money to pay for the welfare state.

How bankers rule the world

by Neil Faulkner | We look at the four hundred-year journey of the banks to today's banking crisis.

Published in May 2010

How your underwear drawer affects the economy

by Harvey Jones | Have you ever considered that the state of your underwear could reflect the state of the economy? You might think I’m talking pants, but this is just one of a number of unofficial retail indicators that indicate how well the economy is doing. Find out about the others!

Don’t lose out if you lose your job!

by Cliff D'Arcy | With unemployment rising to a 16-year high, use these six safety-nets to protect yourself from redundancy...

The top 10 places to work

by Mark Adams | Britain’s best employers have been revealed in a major new survey - but what separates a great place to work from the rest?

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!

You just lost £410 bailing out Greece!

by Harvey Jones | Alistair Darling just handed over £10 billion of British taxpayers’ money to Greece. That’s £410 per taxpayer!

Hung parliament is a disaster for house prices

by John Fitzsimons | The housing market may have staged a recovery over the past year, but I think that will now come to a sharp halt.

Published in April 2010

Why you've just made £2.2 billion

by Cliff D'Arcy | Taxpayers have today made £2.2 billion from a bailed-out bank, but it’s bad news for borrowers and savers...

10 reasons to be glad about the ash cloud

by Harvey Jones | Everyone’s harping on about the negative impact of the ash cloud on the British economy. But what about the positive side? Who is gaining from ash cloud? Harvey Jones investigates.

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

What the Budget means for you

by John Fitzsimons | John Fitzsimons reviews how the 2010 Budget will impact your bank balance.

What the Budget means for you – video script

by John Fitzsimons | John Fitzsimons reviews how the 2010 Budget will impact your bank balance.

What the Budget means for your wallet

by John Fitzsimons | The Chancellor has given his final Budget before the election – and it’s not good news if you’re rich and like cider...

The global economic meltdown

by Harvey Jones | Harvey Jones is starting to feel hopeful again. Find out why.

Britain's mortgage timebomb

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....

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....

How to get a job

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson highlights three top tips for getting a job.

How to get a job - Video script

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Robson highlights three top tips for getting a job.

Published in February 2010

10 steps to getting a promotion

by Rachel Wait | Want a promotion but have no idea how to get one? Follow these simple steps....

What you stand to lose from the bailed-out banks

by Neil Faulkner | The Royal Bank of Scotland announced that it is paying out £1.3bn in bonuses months after being bailed out by the taxpayer. How much do we all stand to lose from bailed-out banks and when will we get our money back?

How to get and keep a job

by Neil Faulkner | People have unnecessary fears about whether they'll get a job, and whether they'll be fired before they can prove themselves! Read why you worry needlessly.

Six ways Alex Reid can help your career!

by Sarah Coles | Sarah Coles gives you the lowdown on six career lessons we can learn from celebrity Alex Reid.

Stop inflation destroying your savings

by Mark Adams | The cost of living is at a 14-month high with new figures released today showing that the consumer index of inflation has hit 3.5%. We show you how to prepare your finances against the coming storm.

Beautiful people earn more money

by Malcolm Wheatley | New research suggests that active, tall, attractive people have better job prospects, says Malcolm Wheatley. But is it a load of old tosh?

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.

The recession is over

by Harvey Jones | The recession has finally come to an end! But don't think your financial situation will improve any time soon....

10 great things that will happen in the next decade

by Harvey Jones | Harvey Jones heralds all the good financial things that will come our way over the next ten years.

Rising prices: the greatest threat to your finances

by Neil Faulkner | Neil Faulkner looks in depth at what the ominous surge in inflation means for you and offers his tips on how to avoid the worst possible ramifications.

10 recession-busting buy-to-let tips

by Christina Jordan | Christina Jordan outlines ten terrific tips to protect and perfect your property investment strategy

I predict another decade of disasters

by Harvey Jones | In the next decade, house prices will crash, the pound will collapse, we'll need an IMF bail-out and Britain will be plunged into darkness. So lots to look forward to, says Harvey Jones.