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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

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 How does a Junior ISA work and what are the advantages and disadvantages of opening one? Junior Individual Savings Accounts are long-term, tax-free savings accounts for children. In this 2025/2026 t

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Q I like to tip in restaurants when I’m on holiday. Do you have any advice on how much to leave? AIt really does vary. In some countries it’s not expected, whereas in popular tourist spots in the USA