| Americans Owe Less. That’s Not All Good. Some Americans have paid down their credit cards and mortgages, but much of the shrinkage in outstanding debt is a result of bank write-offs. nytimes.com |
Handful of savings accounts beat inflation Savers will find it almost impossible to earn any return on their savings in the coming months, as inflation has reared its ugly head again thisismoney.co.uk |
Banks must warn before cutting rates Savers must be given advance warning of cuts in interest rates following new rules that come into force this week thisismoney.co.uk |
Corrections Correction of picture caption with November 25 article about aftermath of Australia's efforts to reduce credit card fees query.nytimes.com |
Co-op offers 'free' paid for bank account The Co-operative Bank is offering customers the chance to try their paid-for Privilege and Premier Privilege accounts free for a year thisismoney.co.uk |