Money matters

Here’s how to find out if you’re spending too much for your broadband, phone and other utilities

Q Can you save on package holidays by booking them at the last minute? A Potentially. You may find prices drop the closer you get to the departure date, although the later you leave it, the more flexi

Most of us seriously underestimate the amount of water we use at home. Like to take a guess? On average, we get through 145 litres per person per day – that’s equivalent to almost 95 large bottles of

If you’re moving into one of the 1.5 million new homes the government has pledged to build over the course of this parliament, you might think the last thing you need worry about is the broadband. Sur

Q I’ve heard you can get cheap car hire deals if you agree to drive a car one way to a destination. Will it save me money? A Some car rental relocation firms will let you drive a car, campervan or mot

Q I often end up spending more than I’ve planned to on holidays, once all the costs are factored in. How can I avoid this? A The key is to make a budget for the whole trip, not just the travel and acc