Money matters

Q Do you have any tips on getting a good deal when eating out at restaurants? A I’ve recently discovered First Table, which operates in a number of UK cities. It gives you a 50% discount on food at a

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

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Saving cash can be tough. Here are some tricks to help you stay on track 1 VISUALISE THE OUTCOME It can be much easier to forgo treats you’ve decided to reduce in order to save money if you keep the b

Get your bank balance back on track in 2026 and ease a financial hangover with my financial detox tips! ◆ Slash interest payments on credit cards by switching with a 0% ‘balance transfer’ deal and pay

Q I find coming up with new ideas for cheap, healthy family meals increasingly hard. Do you have any tips? A I’ve started using ChatGPT for meal plan inspiration. It takes a bit of back and forth, tel