Confessions of a shopaholic

In 2024, Sophie Boulderstone vowed to only buy second hand. Over a year later, she hasn’t looked back…

We’re on your side

Recently, my daughter Matilda, 12, was given some pocket money by a relative – £10 in cash. ‘I hate using real money,’ she declared to me later. ‘It’s such hard work having to work out the change.’ I

Help them make the student loan last (without missing out)

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

Perhaps you’ve been a bit loose with your summer spending or back to school has brought you down to earth with a bump. Either way, autumn is the perfect time to give your finances a health check so th