Save money on days out

If banks or building societies go bust, your savings are protected up to £85,000, under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. And this limit could go higher, up to £110,000 from December, subjec

Here’s how to enjoy the sunshine, without the price tag

It’s the cheapest day to book a flight, saving over 20%, compared with Fridays, according to Expedia. However the cheapest day to actually fly is Saturday for domestic and Friday for long haul. Use fr

Award winning journalist Stephanie Hawthorne advises on savings platforms. IT is so easy to not make the most of your savings. Many people let their funds languish in a low interest bearing account or

Free bus travel from age 60 in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and state pension age in England. Apply to your council for a bus pass. Tickets cost £26, but you can go for £1 if you claim certain

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