Money matters

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

Q Like many people, I’ve ditched my landline phone and now rely on my mobile. Being the belt-and-braces type, I have a second mobile phone that I want to keep as a backup for emergencies. As such, I’d

D on’t spend January worrying about money. Use the long, cold evenings to get yourself financially fit for 2026 and make a plan. NEW YEAR, NEW MONEY MINDSET! As women, we will often tend to prioritise

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

Q My daughter wants to start driving. How much does it cost to get on the road? AWhile this can vary significantly, research by Go.Compare found it cost new drivers £6,692 on average to get on the roa

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