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
Treasury to tackle firms hitting retirees with huge fees for withdrawing funds
Bankruptcy rates at lowest level for 15 years
UK mortgage lending for June bounces back
Priced out of London? Move to Wellingborough, says Lloyds’ report
House prices in England and Wales hit record high
Michael Bloomberg buys £16m house in exclusive London street
David Cameron vows to fight against ‘dirty money’ in UK property market
In the spotlight
Continuing our series on the third age economy, we talk to people who have made the move to smaller homes
Downsizing for retirement: real stories
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
Where there’s a will … the person who wrote it may not get their way
Consumer champions
Fire delay means no Roman holiday for easyJet passengers
Not seeing eye to eye over ‘missed’ NS&I deadline
Nationwide can’t cash US dollar check
In pictures
Homes that reap the benefit of land
Money deals
Get tips on getting accepted for a mortgage, information on the kind of deals available and more with our free guide to mortgages.
