Your money matters

Expert advice from money-saving champion Mel Hunter on consumer rights and how to squeeze the most out of life for less

When you buy shares in a company, you buy a small chunk of it. If the company does well, you can get an annual dividend, as well as the chance to make a profit when selling your shares. If you’re new

Get your bank balance back on track in 2026 and ease a financial hangover with my financial detox tips! ◆ Slash interest payments on credit cards by switching with a 0% ‘balance transfer’ deal and pay

More than a third (36%) of women are heading towards retirement with far less money than they need*. And it’s hardly surprising when 58% of us have taken time out of work – whether to raise children o

If you’re happy to keep your current mobile phone, ditch expensive contracts that include a fancy handset, and switch to a SIM-only deal instead. The SIM is the chip that slots into your handset and c

Helping you spend wisely and save more, with money expert Faith Archer