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IDEAL HOME’S COLUMNIST AND EDITOR OF MONEYWEEK.COM KALPANA FITZPATRICK SHARES HER FINANCIAL WISDOM

Q Can you save on package holidays by booking them at the last minute? A Potentially. You may find prices drop the closer you get to the departure date, although the later you leave it, the more flexi

Helping you spend wisely and save more, with money expert Faith Archer

Q I’ve heard you can get cheap car hire deals if you agree to drive a car one way to a destination. Will it save me money? A Some car rental relocation firms will let you drive a car, campervan or mot

Q I often end up spending more than I’ve planned to on holidays, once all the costs are factored in. How can I avoid this? A The key is to make a budget for the whole trip, not just the travel and acc

Does financial planning never get to the top of your to-do list? Research by Interactive Investor found that 60% of women feel overwhelmed by the thought of saving and investing for the future. But it