Money Talk from Fool.co.uk

Credit card companies try to weasel money out of you in all sorts of sneaky, underhanded ways. Find out how to protect yourself from their cunning tricks.

Some energy providers have hiked up prices by 15% or more over the last quarter. How can you fight back? Is switching providers worth the hassle? And, last but not least, should you boil water in a kettle or on the stove? David Kuo finds out.

Chancellor Alistair Darling wants more of us to take out 25-year fixed rate mortgages. Is he talking sense or off his trolley? Ed Bowsher and Jane Baker find out, with a bit of help from The Council of Mortgage Lenders.

House prices are falling. If you're a buy-to-let investor, what should you do? How will the credit crunch affect you? We talk to Jeremy Law from Bradford & Bingley.

How can you reduce your home insurance premiums? Do cheap policies really offer value for money? And what steps can you take to ensure your home is safe? Plus, David Kuo finds out how rose bushes can help keep your claims down!

Is your four wheeled friend taking your finances for a ride? We investigate the true costs of running a car and consider some of the alternatives to outright ownership.

With April 5th looming, we look at ways to make the most of your ISA allowance for this tax year. Plus we discuss how the forthcoming ISA changes will affect you.

What does the Bank of England's recent inflation report really mean for homeowners, savers and investors? And is Mervyn King doing a good job?

Which types of insurance really provide you with value for money? Neil Faulkner and Jane Baker sort the wheat from the chaff.

One in four couples argues about money. So how do you ensure that sharing your finances with your partner is plain sailing?

Fool readers think that their personal rate of inflation is now four times higher than the national average. We discuss the shrinking value of the pound in your pocket.

Why do private investors get it wrong so often? Nick Louth, author of The Investment Diary Of Bernard Jones, explains. Plus - your chance to win signed copies of Nick's books.

Worryingly, two in three of us fail to make any provision for our retirement until we reach our 50th birthday. Jane Baker and Neil Faulkner discuss the options for late pension starters.

In 2008's turbulent market, do you spread your investments across a range of asset classes, or keep faith in stocks and shares? Seven Investment's Justin Urquhart Stewart shares his top tips.

Should you buy or wait in 2008? Money Talk looks at whether you need to heed the endless parade of house predictions, or take the plunge now.