Money matters

1 DO YOUR RESEARCH Start by shopping around. Price comparison sites such as Travelsupermarket.com and Kayak. co.uk are great for getting a feel for costs. Experiment with different dates – timing can

Q I’ve heard people talking about ‘cash stuffing’ recently – what does it involve? A Cash stuffing has become a popular budgeting hack thanks to social media platforms like TikTok. It’s a way of manag

Q My daughter wants to start driving. How much does it cost to get on the road? AWhile this can vary significantly, research by Go.Compare found it cost new drivers £6,692 on average to get on the roa

D on’t spend January worrying about money. Use the long, cold evenings to get yourself financially fit for 2026 and make a plan. NEW YEAR, NEW MONEY MINDSET! As women, we will often tend to prioritise

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

LIKE many people, I can be an impulsive shopper. If I see something in the shops, I like to buy it straight away. But I have learned my lesson after suffering “buyer’s remorse” when two or thee months