Money matters

We help you make savvy choices, so your hard-earned goes that bit further

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

Q My kids say their packed lunches are boring. Do you have any tips for cheap ways to improve them? A Consider keeping a selection of different types of bread in your freezer, such as pittas and bagel

If you bank with TSB, you could be moved to Santander, after both banks agreed a takeover deal. Right now it’s business as usual for TSB customers, but if this goes ahead, changes could come in early

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