Money matters

Q How do I set savings goals and have the confidence that I’ll be able to achieve them? A Start by deciding what you want to save for. Then go through your finances so you know where your money is goi

More of us are using apps designed to help with budgeting, expense tracking, and financial goal setting. And with good reason. UK consumers who use digital financial management tools are an average £3

We all feel anxious about our finances from time to time. But have you ever made a financial decision that didn’t seem logical and wondered why? You’re not alone — there’s even a new term for it: mone

Award winning journalist Stephanie Hawthorne advises on savings platforms. IT is so easy to not make the most of your savings. Many people let their funds languish in a low interest bearing account or

IDEAL HOME’S COLUMNIST AND EDITOR OF MONEYWEEK.COM KALPANA FITZPATRICK SHARES HER FINANCIAL WISDOM

Q I’ve heard you can get cheap items via police auctions – but how do they work? A With police auctions, you can buy lost property or goods that were seized from criminals when the police could not lo