Published in December 2011

FSA fines HSBC £10.5 million for mis-selling

by Simon Ward | The Financial Services Authority has issued a record retail fine to HSBC for a subsidary's mis-selling of investment products to elderly customers.

I still can't forgive Hargreaves Lansdown

by Ed Bowsher | You can now get ultra-cheap Vanguard trackers via Hargreaves Lansdown, but I still can't forgive the broker's decision to charge extra fees for nearly all tracker funds.

Published in August 2011

How stock market turmoil affects your mortgage, savings and pension

by Emma Lunn | Find out how the stock market turmoil will affect you.

Published in July 2011

How to create an infinite income

by Cliff D'Arcy | Why toil all of your life, when you can create regular income that could outlive you?

Earn 6% a year on safe investments

by Cliff D'Arcy | With cash earning pathetic returns and shares too risky for most, these bonds look tempting.

The scary truth about shares

by Cliff D'Arcy | Buying shares doesn't guarantee future wealth, even after decades of patient investing.

Published in June 2011

You can beat the professional investors

by Ed Bowsher | Most investment professionals could do better if they just focused on their best ideas. Find out how you could follow a 'best ideas' strategy.

Why emotion will cost you money

by Harvey Jones | Money is an emotional subject. But letting our emotions influence our financial decisions can be a costly mistake.

When should you get advice?

by Ed Bowsher | You can make many financial decisions on your own, but it's probably best to get advice for some of the most important stuff.

Global money leaves the UK

by Ed Bowsher | Global fund managers are investing more in the fast-growing Pacific region and less in the sluggish UK. Should you make the same move?

Financial lessons from football

by Ed Bowsher | As the new football season kicks off, we look to see if the beautiful game can teach us any useful financial lessons.

Published in May 2011

How to find the best adviser

by Ed Bowsher | Here's the lowdown on how to choose a good financial adviser.

A great way to invest

by Ed Bowsher | We look at a cheap way to invest in the stock market which might even deliver an above-average return.

How to pick an investment fund

by John Fitzsimons | We look at the top things to consider when picking which fund to invest in.

Published in April 2011

A clever way to beat inflation

by Ed Bowsher | When the rate on even the top-paying instant access account doesn't match inflation, it's time to think about other ways to grow your savings.

The secret to becoming rich

by Ed Bowsher | The secret to becoming rich is much simpler than you might think.

Published in March 2011

Six secrets wealthy people know

by Cliff D'Arcy | If you want to become seriously rich, then learn these six lessons for life.

Published in February 2011

The UK's favourite investments

by Ed Bowsher | Where are British savers investing their money?

Avoid the advice rip-off!

by Ed Bowsher | New research reveals that Mum has been the biggest financial influence on 36% of Brits, but is following your mum the best way to boost your wealth?