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

“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

Every year, hundreds of thousands of us in the UK fall victim to fraud when buying something online. ‘We all know, or have heard about someone, who’s bought clothes, tech or even a car on the internet

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

Buying fresh produce in-season means it’s usually more widely available, costs less and keeps longer. At this time of year, winter fruit and veg lend themselves to comforting, budget-friendly cooking

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