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Can my wife and I split our cash Isa pots?

Over the years we have consolidated our cash Isas into one single pot for each of us. We feel that we need to separate them again now. Is it possible?

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ASK TONY: I face a £1,200 bill to get my classic car back

My classic car was was written off, but I told Aviva I’d like to buy it back. However, the garage where it was being held said they wanted £1,200 for storing the car for 60 days. Aviva say this is no...

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I am moving in with my boyfriend but should we get a joint account?

It would be nice to set up a joint account for paying household bills but I am aware that this might come with pitfalls.

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We have £180k, what should we do with it to get a decent but safe return?

I have just retired and we have a large sum to invest. I would like monthly interest, but it is not essential as I have a separate pension income. Where would be the best place to save £180,000 without...

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Santander kept reinvesting my £40k without permission and won't help me get...

The first transaction occurred with no signature and without me present. Much to my consternation, the bond was again reinvested two years later.

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ASK TONY: Barclays lost my cash - and the bank is blaming me

I used a Barclays cash machine to withdraw money from my Nationwide account. The machine issued me with a receipt but no cash came out. Barclays has even asked if I walked away and left the money...

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Want life insurance cash but solicitor is vanished

The solicitor’s office has since closed and he cannot be traced, which is preventing me from surrendering the policy.

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We own a holiday home in Cyprus. Are our mortgage payments safe?

I am worried about the future of my property investment in Cyprus. And are my mortgage payments safe?

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I've been abroad since 1977 can I track down my old savings account?

I had a savings account with Eastbourne Mutual Building Society, then in 1977 I went to work overseas and have mainly been away since. Can I still try and track it down?

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TONY HETHERINGTON: Bank that boasts of its fraud detection abilities lets...

'Two fraudulent Halifax accounts were opened and my personal information was changed online – all without my knowledge'. Tony Hetherington investigates.

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How do I transfer my cash Isa into another provider and how long should it take?

I am looking to transfer my cash Isa pot into a different account as my rate had a bonus that has now dropped off - but I have no idea how it works.

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How do I make more of my money without paying for financial advice?

From your mortgage to your savings accounts, we outline three simple ways to make sure your finances are on a sounder footing.

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TONY HETHERINGTON: Insurer refused to pay out after our 'lost' foster girl...

Our foster girl stole my wife’s jewellery and other saleable items, worth in all about £8,500. But our insurance company says we are not covered for theft by foster children.

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Money morals: What should I do with the cheques from our dear old uncle who...

An elderly relative sent my son the same cheque for his birthday TWICE and now I cannot decide whether to cash both, send one back or tear them up.

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I've been left £15k, should I save it or buy a Porsche 911?

In our Money Morals series we invite you to help solve a reader dilemma. This week the thorny question of whether to treat yourself or do something sensible?

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Halifax charged £127 to close down grandson's account

I to an Isa, only to discover the bond was in my grandson's name and I was the trustee. When I closed the account, I was charged £127,82.

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Is my Britannia savings bond safe from the Co-op Bank capital raising plan?

Is my Britannia one-year fixed rate savings bond safe from the changes taking place at the Co-op or should I be looking to place my money elsewhere?

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I'm moving to Australia for work - how do I move current account?

I am moving to Sydney, Australia to work for a year from November. I want to use my HSBC like I do here - is it easy to change it over?

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My mum's will wants my sister to pay back £5k she borrowed. Can we make her?

My sister borrowed £5,000 from my mum back in 1987, and agreed to pay it back with interest. Does she still have to pay it back after my mother's death?

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ASK THE EXPERTS: Son is struggling to pay back our loan for house

My late husband and I made a loan to our son in 2008 to buy his first house. My son is now struggling to pay back. If I cancel the remaining loan, would this have repercussions for inheritance tax?

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