Stocks and shares Isas: are they right for me, and where is best to invest? Some people are put off by myriad investment options. Here is a guide to the key decisions to help you choose The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Go the extra mile: how to cut costs if you’re running a marathon Spending on gear, travel and race fees can easily add up – here’s how to make getting to the start line affordable The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Coupling up: how to avoid money worries in your relationship From joint bank accounts and pooled savings to mortgages and tax allowances, talk about money for a happy financial future together The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025
Junior Isas: how to turn £50 a month into £18,000 for your child at age 18 Learn the rules, compare accounts and save steadily – five ways to make saving more efficient (and often more lucrative) for your offspring The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025
From TV to toilet rolls: how to save on subscriptions Used wisely, subscriptions can be a boon – but forget about them and they could cost you in the long run The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2025
How to get the most out of your Christmas gift vouchers Whether a physical version, or an e-card, check the T&Cs to make sure you extract maximum value from them The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2025
How to buy preloved items to give as Christmas gifts Have a plan, know what you want and do the safety checks … and be prepared to get up early The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024
Stocks and shares: where to start if you want to become an investor From asking yourself if you could cope with losing money to researching all the practical tax implications The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2024
How to buy secondhand clothes you’ll love online Have a bidding strategy and a targeted approach … and train the algorithms The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2024
From holidays to shopping: eight discounts for UK over-60s you might not know about It’s still the magic milestone when senior citizenship begins … with a host of money-saving offers to take advantage of The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024
Fitness to finances: tips to help manage the menopause From getting affordable professional help to becoming part of a support community, don’t suffer in silence The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2024
Pick the right card, and mix and match: how to get the best out of cashback deals You can earn on most things you buy – but it’s wise not to let them lead your decisions The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2024
How to plan and pay for your funeral in the UK From deciding what you want, counting the cost and expressing your wishes to family and friends The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2024
Creative ways to save money on cards, wrapping and gifts this Christmas From making the perfect present to finding the cheapest way to send it, here’s how to spread festive cheer on a budget The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023 How to find the best refurbished phone The lowdown on where and what to buy and avoiding the pitfalls while trying to save money
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023 How to choose the right UK health insurance From saving money with an excess or discounts to weighing up the ethics
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2023 How to choose the best UK student bank account From the ‘must-have’ overdraft to money off food and rail travel
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2023 How to help support good causes during the cost of living crisis UK households are under pressure at a time when charities are needed more than ever but there are still ways to contribute
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023 From cheap gyms to secondhand kit: how to get fit in the UK without breaking the bank Cutting fitness costs has never been easier, whether it’s by online coaching or simply using your own body weight
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023 Satanic mills and sexy acorns: the choir complaining about Northampton From the terrible parking to the awful mural of Charles and Camilla, the Northampton Complaints Choir puts it all in song. Our man joins to vent his frustrations – and gets a surprise
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2023 How to get started with investing From paying off larger debts to making small but regular investments, here is the way forward
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2023 Pocket money: how best to give your children cash From payment cards and apps to how much, there are ways to help kids learn to manage finances
The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023 How to take a super-low budget holiday From pet sitting and home swaps to planning ahead, be flexible and grab the best deals … fast
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022 How to dry clothes indoors and save money on laundry From using a radiator and a sheet, to wrapping in a towel. And there’s tumble dryer hacks, too
The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2022 Spooky Britain: how ghosts became a national obsession Mysterious glowing orbs, unexplained chills, things that literally go bump in the night: signs of paranormal activity have reportedly surged during the pandemic. As have specialist investigators, organised ghost hunts, eerie podcasts …