Household budget overhaul

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

Q I’ve tried the 50/30/20 method of budgeting, but found it too difficult. Is there an alternative? A50/30/20 budgeting involves allocating 50% of your income to essential spending like rent and food,

Just 23 sleeps until the big day – make sure you’re not wasting cash in the run-up to Xmas. Financial strategist Laura Linden, of Feisty FD (feistyfd. com), shares some savvy reminders...

Q I’d like to help others this Christmas but my budget is limited. Do you have any tips? A There are lots of ways to help others that don’t involve money. Are there any local charities near you lookin

‘When it comes to saving money, it’s safe to say that one way to give yourself the best chance of success is by setting a clear goal. Having a clear, defined goal may seem daunting – especially when l

You’d be forgiven for thinking staying healthy is getting more expensive, with gym memberships on the rise, the price of health trackers enough to give you a heart attack and nutritious food costing m