General

Retirees are unlocking more of the wealth from their properties

Many people are putting in more than 70 hours a week to meet their commitments

Travelling too far to take advantage of cheaper fuel can backfire

Research finds that rental agencies in some countries can be worse than in others

But the predictions are that rising oil prices will soon lead to living costs starting to rise again

Age UK warns that the situation is likely to get even worse

Savers and spenders benefit in the short term, but worries are mounting over deflation

Government moves to make it easier to impose big fines on offenders who hassle potential customers

€15 charge to be imposed on holidaymakers who pick up their vehicles from airport car parks

Concerns over deflation raise the spectre of a cut in base rate