Homeowners warned about Council Tax scam

Fraudsters are turning up on doorsteps asking people to provide current-account details so they can receive a refund

A Question of Money

JM writes: My brother sold £12,000-worth of my mother’s holding in Shell shares through Equiniti but has not yet received the money

Disgusted consumers turn on ‘shoddy’ complaints watchdog

Financial ombudsman comes under fire as insider reveals litany of bad practices

Dental care: what you are entitled to

Do you know what you are eligible for on the NHS and how much you should pay?

Sound advice on the music websites that rock

With so many online services offering millions of tracks to download and buy, where do you find value for money? We tune in to check out what’s...

New technology and the fax of life

Modern technology is a nonsense that won’t last so, whatever you do, don’t try to save money by buying in bulk

A Question of Money: Diana Wright

PH writes: My son's card was skimmed and £200 removed from his account but Abbey has refused to refund the stolen money

Why it pays to develop a taste for ‘best-before’ foods

Most products are still safe and much cheaper

Why can’t mortgage move house with us?

Troubleshooter helps a couple who want to transfer their existing mortgage to a new property

A Question of Money

RP writes: I find your answers incredibly arrogant. People need to start taking responsibility for their own actions

Fame & Fortune: Stuart Wheeler

The spread betting tycoon, best known for founding IG Index, is spending twice his income to maintain his historic home

Home work can be a nice little earner

From hosting Avon ‘parties’ to trading online, there are many ways to boost your cashflow from the comfort of home

Will you be sold off with your bank?

We explain how the Lloyds and RBS sell-offs will affect customers

Halifax muddle sets off blame game

Troubleshooter helps a reader struggling with a shared ownership mortgage

MP: 'Give Ofgem power to scare energy industry’

Simon Hughes, the Liberal Democrat energy spokesman, claims that regulation has been too feeble

Bankruptcies soar to highest since Sixties

Rise in insolvencies in England and Wales is fuelled by increase in debt relief orders, streamlined bankruptcy for poorest

Q&A: What the bank break up means for you

Millions of RBS and Lloyds banking and insurance customers will have a new provider within four years

Diana Wright: A Question of Money

JH writes: My wife has been fighting cancer since 2007 but my insurer is refusing to pay for possible life-saving medication

Fame & Fortune: George Hammer

Urban Retreat’s founder is bright-eyed over his plans for a ground-breaking wellness centre

Avoid the top 10 hidden traps on credit cards

Help is at hand for readers who feel they have been unfairly treated