AXA Wealth has warned babyboomers to seek advice before they discover unexpected obstacles in attempting to plan for their retirement.

An increased amount of people asked for of pension planning advice from independent professional advisers last month, according to a specialist survey.

Britons spend an average 24 days a year worrying about bills, savings, pensions, debt problems and other financial concerns, according to a new Scottish Widows study.

HSBC advises anyone over 16 years old to invest in a cash Isa to make the most of tax-free savings opportunities.

HSBC has revealed the recession has taught children the value of money and made them less likely to fall into debt.

A two per cent upfront charge on employees for a workplace pension will not encourage more people to save, it has been suggested.

Barclay Freedom cardholders will now be able to earn reward points when buying goods at any participating outlet, it has been announced.

The recession has prevented many people from reaching their personal savings goal, according to one expert.

PayPal has launched a new payment facility for the iPhone which allows users to transfer money by holding two mobiles next to each other, it has been announced.

Aegon has welcomed the new National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) charging structure, which will take an annual management charge of 0.3 per cent and a personal contribution charge of two per cent.

Fidelity FundsNetwork and Cofunds have announced that they will help financial advisers deliver their clients' Isa applications by installing collection points across the country.

Santander has welcomed proposals outlined by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) which address the problem of bank charges for customers who become overdrawn without an awareness of the penalties.

People who write their own name as the main driver on an insurance policy for their child's car are guilty of a type of fraud known as "fronting", it has been suggested.

A new Nationwide personal loan rate has been launched today (March 16th) giving those taking out five-year loans worth between £7,500 and £14,999 a typical 7.9 per cent APR.

Barclays Wealth has suggested that Isa investors are disillusioned with their returns in light of the prolonged historic low interest rate.

The Yorkshire Building Society flexible home insurance policy caters for the individual lifestyle of each customer, it has been suggested.

Fidelity International Isa quote and buy service has proved "useful" for financial advisers and already attracted 2, 000 investments, it has been announced.

Scottish Life has launched a new range of marketing brochures for corporate pension schemes which focus on the needs of the employee.

Package bank accounts that claim to offer value for money may contain supplementary charges for added extras, it has been suggested.

The credit card regulations to be imposed by the government which make it illegal for companies to raise credit limits without customer approval have been described as too mild by one credit expert.