Don’t fall for the ‘hi mum’ scam

A DREAM ROMANCE TURNED INTO A LIVING NIGHTMARE FOR LISA DUDLEY, 42, WHEN SHE WAS TARGETED BY A SCAMMER

Q I’d like to help my teenager learn about money. Do you have any tips on where to start? A The good news is there’s loads of help online. For example, HSBC has resources aimed at ages from young chil

Q My kids say their packed lunches are boring. Do you have any tips for cheap ways to improve them? A Consider keeping a selection of different types of bread in your freezer, such as pittas and bagel

Q How does a Junior ISA work and what are the advantages and disadvantages of opening one? Junior Individual Savings Accounts are long-term, tax-free savings accounts for children. In this 2025/2026 t

Last year, Daniela Tarrant received the phone call every parent dreads – her son Luke had had a serious accident while travelling

‘Guest chats’ incoming. JON MUNDY reports