Hello and welcome to this week’s Money Talks – a roundup of the week’s biggest stories and some things you may have missed.
Money news
100,000 back call to compensate women caught out by state pension rise
Cash Genie goes into liquidation and urges customers to claim compensation
UK house prices rose 9.5% last year in largest hike since 2006, says Halifax
HSBC customers vent fury over online banking disruption
M&S raises the stakes in battle over current accounts
Rise in consumer borrowing is fastest since pre-crisis, says Bank of England
UK new car sales set to reach all-time high
Feature
Energy giants’ incompetence leaves vulnerable customers battling for help
Work advice
Career cares? Work woes? Out of love with the office? Our expert is on hand to help. Put your questions to Jeremy, and help other readers with their woes.
In pictures
In the spotlight
Bye bye buy-to-let … but where next for your money?
Consumer champions
I’m left in limbo after my flight to Sharm el-Sheikh was grounded
After a row with her great-aunt, my mother will lose a house
Searching Skyscanner was the easy bit, trying to sort a problem … impossible!
Money deals
Save 10% on Guardian travel insurance until 31 January 2016. Use voucher code JAN10 to claim your discount.
Cut your energy bills for the new year, you could save over £300 per year in just a few clicks.
