Posts by Stephen Womack

We just want our house back: How flood victims and their insurers are adapting to an unstoppable menace

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

The devastating floods across Cumbria and southern Scotland should serve as a stark warning to homeowners all over the UK.

How to enjoy festive fun on a budget this Christmas

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Parties, presents, and a feast of food and drink make Christmas expensive – so here’s how you can enjoy all the festivities without breaking the bank.

Bond fund payment cuts: Should you be worried?

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

About 76,000 investors in bond funds managed by Aviva – like human resources manager Esme Banson – have seen their monthly income payments cut by 20 per cent.

From 2010: How pension rule changes will affect you

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

Pensions are in the spotlight after several influential reports suggested

The fall of Katherine the Great

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

SHE’S PAID £1M A YEAR BUT SHAREHOLDERS ARE GUNNING FOR STAR MANAGER AS LOSSES MOUNT

The pensions champion with attitude

Sunday, July 23rd, 2006

The battle lines have been clearly drawn. The Government must think again if it believes that last week’s spectacular outburst against its pensions strategy from the usually understated National Association of Pension Funds was a one-off.

The Interview – Christine Farnish

Sunday, May 12th, 2002

She is tackling one of the hottest political issues of the moment. As final-salary occupational pension schemes are dropped by more employers, Christine Farnish is riding into battle on behalf of the consumer.