Clever with cash

On average, seven regular payments leave our bank accounts every month* for bills, subscriptions and more. Could you list them all? According to Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert, millions of

Last year, one in five of us has fallen victim to a financial scam, according to Citizens Advice, with many having to borrow or work extra shifts to make up for the loss. A key danger area is weak, re

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

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

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A top financial journalist shares her best everyday budget-boosting tips