Money matters

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

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

Award winning journalist Stephanie Hawthorne offers words of warning. MAKING sure your home is covered in the event of frozen or burst pipes, floods or storms may not be at the forefront of your mind

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

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

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