An airline pilot once gave me an invaluable travel tip that has proved a lifesaver. Never, he said, stand up from a cafe table or waiting room seat without checking behind you. Public spaces can be di

1 DO YOUR RESEARCH Start by shopping around. Price comparison sites such as Travelsupermarket.com and Kayak. co.uk are great for getting a feel for costs. Experiment with different dates – timing can

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Q I’ve heard people talking about ‘cash stuffing’ recently – what does it involve? A Cash stuffing has become a popular budgeting hack thanks to social media platforms like TikTok. It’s a way of manag

New year, New you? Make this the year you take control of your finances... here, Laura Linden shares her top tips

Reset your money mindset by trying a ‘no spend’ challenge for a weekend. Use up food you already have, rifle through your existing wardrobe and enjoy free activities such as board games, long walks an