Staying invested, rather than trying to time the market to avoid the dips, can make the difference between big gains and significant losses, analysis of the FTSE 100 has shown.

To celebrate Tax Freedom Day, follow these essential steps and make sure your tax arrangements are in the best possible shape.

There is a considerable lack of awareness among homeowners for the need for a will, leaving many vulnerable to serious financial difficulties, says a new report.

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), the state-backed lender, has rejected a joint bid to from two US private equity firms looking to buy 316 branches.

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has been criticised by MPs for being "ineffective and timid in the extreme" over its failure to tackle loan sharks and payday lenders.

HM Revenue & Customs has shut down a tax avoidance scheme operated by NT Advisors which has protected about £190m in tax revenue.

The average British adult has said they need £25,783.87 net per year to maintain a comfortable standard of living in retirement, according to a report.

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Outgoing Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King is to appear on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs on Sunday.