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One in five didn’t take out travel insurance for their last trip abroad, according to recent research by Go.Compare. Figures like this always surprise me: if you’ve spent hundreds, even thousands on a

Award winning journalist Stephanie Hawthorne offers words of warning. MAKING sure your home is covered in the event of frozen or burst pipes, floods or storms may not be at the forefront of your mind

Need a holiday to recover from your holiday? The summer months are fun, but all that sea, sand, sangria and sun can take its toll on your body – and your bank balance. Luckily, our expert tips and tri

Q My kids say their packed lunches are boring. Do you have any tips for cheap ways to improve them? A Consider keeping a selection of different types of bread in your freezer, such as pittas and bagel

Helping you spend wisely and save more, with money expert Faith Archer

Get cosy and save money with these savvy tips to boost your home’s efficiency – and beat any energy zappers