This was clearly a report for which the headline had already been written, aimed more at using sensationalism to sell magazine subscriptions than providing consumers with an objective review.

So you didn’t win $36 million in the big lottery, but then neither did several million other people who during the last week poured enough money into the prize pool for retailers to notice a dip in their sales.

If you are a woman, there are some important facts you need to know about your financial future.

With every economic crisis the first to suffer financially are usually those whose situation has been weakened by debt.

As the global recession worsens, businesses will shed staff or close down altogether and unemployment is expected to double. It’s not going to be a happy year.