Money matters

Q Do retailers charge the same price for items sold in-store as they do on their websites? A Not necessarily. Some retailers may charge a different amount for certain items in-store – in the cases I’v

Could you be a Premium Bond winner and just not know it? National Savings and Investments (NS&I) say there are over £100 million in unclaimed prizes. A free and easy way to check is using the prize ch

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

The number of Premium Bond prizes that go unclaimed rises each year. There’s currently more than £100m worth, which feels wrong four years into a cost-of-living crisis. While 99% of prizes are matched

Q Are bicycles generally covered on home insurance policies or do I need separate cover? A Most home contents policies do – but don’t assume this without checking. Even if it is included, the cover ma

With everyday costs rising and tax thresholds frozen until at least 2028, many of us are finding ourselves paying higher taxes. Savings are also being taxed more as interest rates go up, while extra i