Hello and welcome to this week’s Money Talks – a roundup of the week’s biggest stories and some things you may have missed.
Money news
Switching banks – is it worth the effort?
Motorists banned in error after DVLA eyesight test fails
Financial firms praised for helping customers manage their money
Wealthy men living longer than average women
Scrap triple lock that protects state pensions, says thinktank chief
Tax credit cuts: Osborne ‘comfortable’ with plan despite pressure
Behold Workie, ‘physical embodiment of the workplace pension’
In the spotlight
Planned changes to tax credits have been dominating the news this week, but what are they, and who benefits?
Work advice
Career cares? Work woes? Out of love with the office? Our expert is on hand to help. Put your questions to Jeremy, and help other readers with their worries.
Feature
All you need is love? Not when you’re cohabiting and the relationship ends
Consumer champions
Post Office wants more pet insurance payments after my dog died
DVLA has driven us to despair over late father’s car tax
Trying to get npower to supply my gas has been a waste of energy
In pictures
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