From Glastonbury to Benicassim: A beginner’s guide to festival finance
Almost 2 million people will attend a festival in 2017, spending and losing millions of pounds unnecessarily
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How to teach your kids about money
It’s My Money Week, so we asked financial experts and parents how they teach children about saving and spending
Household water bills to stay high as plans for reform are halted
You’re a prisoner to your unhelpful and expensive water supplier. But plans for a major overhaul that could have increased competition have been shelved
Borderless banking: British travellers look for post-Brexit solution
A new style of bank account may be about to revolutionise the way we spend money overseas. And it's all thanks to Brexit
Legal costs risk widespread miscarriages of justice
There’s a surge in people spreading the eye-watering cost of their lawyers. But not everyone thinks it’s just
Retiring five years later could add £46,000 to pension pot
Failing to save enough for a comfortable retirement? Don’t panic
Election 2017: What each party’s manifesto means for your money
What do the party political promises pledge for your purse?
Shareholders need greater power to curb board directors’ pay, says IoD
Increasing shareholder power is becoming a political priority
UK homeowners face future of shrinking properties
The latest property trend gives ‘downsizing’ a whole new meaning, but do we really want to live like this?
How to start saving for long term care costs in later life
Forget political soundbites, here’s how to really make sure your future is taken care of
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How to find the best travel insurance deals
You've booked the flights, the hotel, the car hire and maybe even the exact poolside lounger. Don't leave home without a great deal on your holiday cover
UK inflation: How to survive rising household bills
Inflation has surpassed the 2% target for the third month in a row. It’s time to sit up and pay attention
7 ways to save enough for retirement
Most of us aren’t, all of us should. Here are seven steps you can take to save up a better retirement pot
The insurance penalty paid by prisoners’ families
They may be innocent, they may be vulnerable, but the families of offenders face higher premiums and even flat refusals
Election kills off crucial financial promises – and threats
While we’re all looking the other way, a raft of legislation that could have significantly affected our money matters is being hastily canned. Cue expensive confusion
Power of social media is worth £65m in compensation payouts
As the bosses and shareholders at United Airlines know, social media has put the customer service game firmly in the hands of the little people
RPI impact on student loan costs mean some will pay far more
New hikes to the cost of student loans highlight major discrepancies between the charges inflicted on some, but not others
Is the savings account dead?
With woefully-low interest rates, savings accounts seem to be becoming more pointless by the day, but with some crafty management, they can still bring decent returns
The tenants paying the price so landlords don’t have to
A charity has spoken out against the high fees being charged to tenants who, as Felicity Hannah has been finding out, can’t take their business elsewhere
Swiss savers are storing cash in jars to tackle negative interest rate
The Swiss National Bank imposed sub-zero rates in early 2015, effectively charging banks for excess deposits