MoneySavingExpert News Banking How to beat inflation: earn 7.9% on your savingsA sharp rise in the cost of living isn't generally good news, and April's Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation measure, announced yesterday, shows a 19-year high of 5.3%. 19 May 2010 PPI leads huge rise in Ombudsman complaintsComplaints about missold debt insurance have rocketed over the past year, as the total number of official financial gripes also soared.19 May 2010 Inflation hits 17-month highInflation rose to a 17-month high in April – driven by rising food costs and Budget duty hikes, official figures show today.18 May 2010 Massive changes for your pocket: coalition government tax plans revealedThe new coalition government has revealed many of its tax and spending plans, but what will this mean for your wallet?12 May 2010 New bank charges hope as Lib Dems reach cabinetMillions of victims of excessive bank charges have been offered a glimmer of reclaiming hope in the wake of the Conservative/Lib Dem coalition.12 May 2010 True or false? Scottish notes aren't legal tender12 May 2010 FSA: Bank charges create hike in financial complaintsComplaints by consumers to financial firms rose by over one million during the second half of 2009.11 May 2010 Barclays signals end of cash Isa seasonBarclays has revealed its best-buy tax-free cash Isa deal will close in three weeks, which will signal the end of the current Isa season.11 May 2010 Base rate held at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the Base Rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 14th consecutive month.10 May 2010 Beware the perils of saving TOO MUCH cashSavers could lose out by putting TOO MUCH cash into one account.8 May 2010 First123124125 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us