House prices continue to rise so how can you use the extra value in your house to raise some money? Equity mortgages and loans may be the answer.

Do you trust your bank? A major UK high street bank was shown to be using tactics that are illegal in consumer law by an undercover journalist. Tough sales targets drive pressurised staff to lie and deceive to win business. And then there are the unfair bank charges.

Independent mortgage brokers can save you money by searching the whole of the market to find the best deal and negotiating low interest rates that the banks may not be able to match.

Remortgages often have lower interest rates than secured loans so save money - consider a re-mortgage first.

If you are thinking about embracing new technologies and throwing out your outdated models, it may be advisable not to rush out and buy straight away;

Making a budget is the key to staying out of debt and on top of your finances so read our tips to save money

Many people are shunning their estate agents (and their fees) and deciding to sell their house independently at a lower fixed price on the internet

It can be confusing when you come to search for a bank account, lots of different companies all competing for your business and all with different perks and names for their products

More people are starting to buy and sell shares on the internet . Buying and selling shares online is quicker, more convenient and cheaper than other methods and is great for seasoned daily traders and beginners alike

Depreciation is one of the major expenses of car ownership so read our article for some tips about reducing this costly expense.

Global Warming, carbon emissions, and climate change are all buzz words that are repeatedly circulating the media at the moment, but offsetting your energy usage may help the situation

Phishing is a form of fraud that uses emails to trick you into giving away vital financial information.

Online banking security is under focus after a recent study shows that a number of bank web sites have security loopholes.

Finding the money to make big improvements to your home is not easy, but a secured loan may be the answer.

The relentless increase of house prices just seems to go on and on. The average house price in the UK is now over £197,000