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

Q How reliable are artificial intelligence tools for giving consumer advice? A People are increasingly using AI, but treat results with caution. Which? researched a number of AI tools, asking them abo

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“Check whether your local theatre, museum or restaurant has ‘off-peak’ times or tickets,” suggests Laura Linden, financial strategist at feistyfd. com/. “Many have quiet-day pricing, often hidden behi

Q Dear Sue, I know I should put some money aside each month, but I don’t know how much. Sue says... A There’s various ways you can do this. One popular method is the 50/30/20 rule. This is where 50% o