Do you know when you'll be credit checked? According to research from Amigo, a worrying number of people are in the dark, which could actually mean they're less likely to be accepted for credit in the future.

One British firm is seeking to put the buzz back into budgeting by giving bank customers an electric shock if they overspend.

The Chancellor is introducing two tax-free allowances for people who earn a bit of cash on the side – but why wait till then?

The importance of claiming Charity Turn2us has found that 48% of low-income households aren't claiming the welfare benefits and tax credits they could be entitled to.

Switching current account to a better deal or to a provider with better service can be daunting, especially as comparing different accounts can be complex.

Barclays Family Springboard mortgage ditches 5% deposit contribution Instead the borrower's parents must tie up a 10% per cent in a savings account for three years Mortgage rate secured is 2.99 per cent for three years Mum and dad earn interest at base rate plus 1.5 per cent

Inheritance tax (IHT) planning is the number one reason for seeing a financial adviser, beating purchasing a property and retiring into second and third place respectively, according to new research from Boring Money.

Earlier this month, our government petition against banning cash managed to achieve the 10,000-signature mark needed to get a response from the government.

Equity release has been enjoying a surge of popularity in the last few years, with older homeowners realising that they can take advantage of the equity tied up in their home without needing to downsize.

Today marks the start of the new tax year, and that can only mean one thing – it's time to think about your ISA allowance! Here are a few pointers to help you make the most of the 2016/17 tax year.