Money matters

If you are moving into a new house or need additional space to store household items to declutter your home, investing in a self-storage unit provides a range of benefits. Using storage units is often overlooked, however, the convenience, affordable cost and high security –is most certainly worth considering, writes Emily Roberts.

If you've ever been caught by a scam – and let's face it, it can happen to the best of us – then it's a good idea to sign up for the Which? Scam Alert Service, writes Anne Coates.

The past year has placed a huge amount of pressure on many families’ finances. COVID-19 has triggered a recession, economic volatility and widespread unemployment. John Ellmore, UK director of NerdWallet advises on how you can regain control of family finances.

Becoming a parent for the first or even the second time is special, but it often creates more problems for couples than they anticipate. There are several concerns that go beyond the initial joy of having a child, and good parents know all about them only too well. That being said, good parents also prepare themselves well in advance, and her Emily Roberts discusses three aspects that will help with those preparations.

Eat Out to Help Out – the Government is subsidising 50 per cent off meals on Mondays to Wednesdays in August up to £10pp. Over 53,000 outlets, including McD's, Subway, independents and some more upmarket venues are taking part. Check what's available near you and anywhere you're taking a staycation.

Lots of people are worrying about the security of their savings, especially given the circumstances we find ourselves in in 2020. The good news is that savers today have more options than ever before for not only keeping their savings safe but growing them into something even bigger. Here is some advice for savers looking to get serious.

Personal finance specialist, Nick Renaud-Komiya, discusses your rights to annual leave during the the Corona virus pandemic.

Over £100 million worth of fraud — often targeting vulnerable and elderly customers — has been prevented through the Banking Protocol, a UK-wide scheme that enables bank branch staff to spot potential fraud victims and request an immediate police response. However anyone can be a victim of these scams and the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign helps us all.

Saving money on Christmas gifts is easy when you know how. In this Christmas gift guide, we take a fresh look at how to cut down on the cost of presents and prepare for the big day in style with Ale Romàn's top tips.

Whether it's Christmas, birthdays or special occasions, some people are really difficult to find presents for. Giving an experience rather than something that just adds to the accumulation of vases, ornaments, toiletries or whatever, seems an ideal way to solve the problem and Buyagift has the perfect range to choose from as Anne Coates discovered. 

As your child grows, your love for them will grow too. You'll start to appreciate their little quirks and personality, and realise that all of the hard work of parenting really does pay off. However, it's worth noting that while there are a lot of great and positive sides to be a parent, there are some challenges to consider too. Scott Andrews give his top tips for saving money.

Experts at British online marketplace OnBuy.com looked at the prices for the cheapest Halloween products that you’ll need for celebrating. 

Working parents could be entitled to Tax-Free Childcare worth up to £2,000 per child per year to pay towards regulated holiday clubs during the school holidays advises HMRC.

Holly Mackay, mum and CEO of independent financial advice website BoringMoney.co.uk, shares her top tips on what to prioritise when time is short, so you can Forget the gym – it’s time to get financially fitter

From helping people buy their first home to government-funded top-ups for savers, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is supporting Talk Money Week – 12 to 18 November – and reminding taxpayers how the department can help boost their finances.

Hannah Parsons, solicitor at DAS Law explains your rights when it comes to summer holiday clubs…

Gill Fielding, author of Solving the Financial Success Puzzle, describes her five key skills to teach our children about saving money.

Working parents can use Tax-Free Childcare to pay for regulated holiday clubs during the Easter holidays. More than 55,000 registered childcare providers including school, football, art and tennis clubs have signed up.