Smarter shopper

A top financial journalist shares her best everyday budget-boosting tips

HOW TO SHOP...

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Q How do I set savings goals and have the confidence that I’ll be able to achieve them? A Start by deciding what you want to save for. Then go through your finances so you know where your money is goi

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Q I’ve heard you can get cheap items via police auctions – but how do they work? A With police auctions, you can buy lost property or goods that were seized from criminals when the police could not lo