MoneySavingExpert News Moneyfacts Annuity rates 'hit all time low'Standard annuity rates have collapsed to all-time lows just weeks after new pension freedoms came into force, according to a financial website.23 April 2015 Mortgage prices edging up – despite base rate staying at 0.5%The cost of a new mortgage is already showing signs of edging up, despite the Bank of England base rate remaining unchanged at 0.5%.8 May 2014 HSBC launches record low 1.49% mortgageThe mortgage price war among lenders intensified today as a bank launched a deal with a record sub-1.5% rate.2 August 2013 Top mortgage rates tumble againThe top mortgage rates dropped further today, but as usual, the best buys come with some big caveats. 1 February 2013 Pensioners' energy bills 'doubled since 2005'Older people have seen their energy bills more than double since 2005, research from over-50s specialist Saga has found.11 January 2013 Should you fix your savings at rock-bottom rates?As savings rates continue to plummet, is there any point fixing your rate, given you could be locking in at ultra-low returns?14 December 2012 Mortgage rates down... but top deals hard to getMortgage rates have fallen in a boost to borrowers, but the top deals are only available to those with a sizeable deposit. 16 October 2012 Watch what happens when your bond ends, savers warnedSavers with fixed-rate bonds to give them better returns on their money could end up losing cash due to confusing variations over what happens when the deals end.26 September 2012 Halifax: House prices fell in AugustThe housing market continues to "tread water", Halifax said today, after prices fell for the second month in a row in August.6 September 2012 Tesco to sell mortgagesTesco Bank will sell mortgages from Monday in the supermarket giant's latest foray into financial services. 4 August 2012 1234 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us