Money

Is it too easy to go bankrupt?

Critics fear that new rules will provide too soft an option for struggling debtors – and an open door for fraudsters

The truth about your inheritance

Younger generations increasingly expect a windfall will get them out of money trouble. But new figures could make for alarming reading.

Switch and save, finally

Three years after the switching service was supposed to make it easier to leave your bank, the industry is given a year to finally get it sorted.

Calm before the property storm?

Property prices withstood the political and economic rollercoaster of 2016 better than anyone predicted. But experts warn that could be about to change.

The real cost of Christmas

Our Christmas spending is rising every year and more of us are struggling to clear last year's festive costs. So just how much will the season of joy cost you? Here's your Christmas in numbers

Counterfeit goods, tempting danger

As Christmas approaches, there are more counterfeit goods on the street than at any other time of year. But they could damage both your pocket and your person.