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Loans low-down

Wed, 1 Feb 2012

Borrowing money now could help you to plan your financial future better. Esther Shaw explains.

Keep on top of your finances

Sat, 16 Jul 2011

Belt-tightening may have halted bulging savings accounts, but making some simple changes on everyday expenditures could help you put more pounds in the piggy-bank.

Understanding Your Credit Rating

Fri, 15 Jul 2011

Your credit history is key to securing a loan, credit card or mortgage. So how can you help make sure that credit reference agencies have the right information on file?

Are you spending more than you can afford?

Mon, 27 Jun 2011

Trying to organise your budget and wonder where all your money goes? Use our budget calculator to compare your spending to the national average. You might be surprised by the results!

Credit card usage in the UK

Mon, 9 May 2011

The ease and speed of shopping online using credit cards has transformed the way we buy everything from books and gadgets to flights, hotel stays and tickets for gigs, shows and sports events. Research by Sainsbury's Finance has revealed that 25.4 million adults in the UK now regularly buy goods online.

Up in smoke! Paying too much for your life insurance?

Tue, 5 Apr 2011

Giving up smoking is a fantastic achievement - so once you’ve succeeded you tell everyone, right?

Spring clean your finances

Mon, 14 Mar 2011

Don’t let your finances sit around gathering dust. Now is the time to go through them to make sure your money is working as hard as possible for you, says Melanie Wright.

Guest author: Offsetting the recent VAT hike

Mon, 14 Mar 2011

Moneysupermarket.com take a look at how savvy shoppers can fight back against the VAT changes and keep spending in check throughout 2011.

Freshen up your finances

Wed, 19 Jan 2011

The funds might be low after celebrating Christmas, but now is the perfect time to sort out your finances for the coming year.

Protect yourself from fraudsters

Wed, 15 Dec 2010

Shopping online is easy and convenient and growing in popularity.

Christmas finances sorted

Wed, 15 Dec 2010

Watch our Christmas finances video for tips to ensure you're a savvy spender, how to avoid a financial hangover in the New Year, and even bag yourself a reward.

Grow your own greens

Thu, 29 Apr 2010

Horticulturalist Paul Kettell, 37, from Brighton, puts his knowledge to good use and has sliced his household food bills by growing crops of fruit and vegetables on his allotment.

Handbag theft

Mon, 12 Apr 2010

Nurse Dorothy Worthinghurst learned first-hand how the fall-out from handbag theft can impact your finances years later.

Planning a wedding

Fri, 9 Apr 2010

When Sandra Hough’s boyfriend asked her to marry him six months ago, she was over the moon – but since the proposal, she reckons that financial considerations “risk ruining romance".

Saving on a shopping budget

Fri, 9 Apr 2010

Cinema manager Lisa Rutherford, 32, from Guildford, Surrey, was seeing her finances squeezed by increases in the cost of food.

But by putting their heads together, Lisa and husband Mark worked out how they could slash the cost of their grocery shopping.

Where there’s a will…

Thu, 8 Apr 2010

Making a will is an important part of looking after your family’s future.

Case History: The cost of dieting

Fri, 26 Feb 2010

When you're struggling to lose weight it can be easy to spend wads of cash, as PR executive, Laura Richardson, 25, discovered.

Making money by staying indoors

Tue, 9 Feb 2010

Rebecca Smith, 30, from Tunbridge Wells, Kent, has managed to make ends meet over recent months despite losing her job.

Financial comparison sites

Tue, 9 Feb 2010

Q: Are financial comparison sites the best route to the right deal?

Unclaimed Benefits

Tue, 29 Dec 2009

Esther Shaw, freelance personal finance journalist, talks about making the most of any unclaimed benefits:

Planning for a new arrival

Tue, 29 Dec 2009

When it comes to planning for a family, Mother Nature can deliver a few surprises that might not fit with your financial schedule, as Fiona McAuslan, 39, discovered.

making the most of money-off vouchers over the festive period

Tue, 22 Dec 2009

Harriet Meyer, freelance personal finance journalist talks about making the most of money-off vouchers over the festive period:

Charitable giving

Tue, 22 Dec 2009

Mary Gibson, 31, knows that while dropping a few coins into a collecting tin in the run up to Christmas is helpful, making regular gifts to charity has a much greater impact.

Is the pension system fair on women?

Tue, 8 Dec 2009

Do women get a rough deal when it comes to their pensions.

Stretching retirement income

Tue, 8 Dec 2009

Malcolm Krohne, 62, is maximising his retirement income after leaving the teaching profession.

Finance for the Over 50s

Wed, 30 Sep 2009

Helen Pridham, author of five books on personal finance with more than 30 years’ experience in financial journalism talks about finance for the over 50s.

Is bankruptcy the end of the world?

Wed, 30 Sep 2009

In the current climate record numbers of peoplare going bankrupt but is this the end of the world.

Is using credit cards ever a good idea?

Wed, 30 Sep 2009

Debt is usually not a wise idea but can credit cards offer positive solutions in the current climate.

Is it ever a good idea to take out a personal loan?

Mon, 27 Jul 2009

While it’s wise to tighten your purse-strings in a tough financial climate, the simple truth is that life does go on and needs to be funded.

Get Out Of Debt

Fri, 24 Jul 2009

Jasmine Birtles, financial journalist, television presenter and founder of www.moneymagpie.com:

Budgeting Efficiently

Mon, 29 Jun 2009

Yvette Morgan, 24, finds managing her finances a balancing act – she needs to pay off past debts, but also wants to enjoy the present and save for the future.

Credit Scores

Mon, 29 Jun 2009

As Sean Fackrell, 31, discovered to his cost, you don't need to be a serious debtor with a track record of defaults to incur black marks on your credit file. In fact, you can be entirely unaware that you've been blacklisted until you actually apply for credit.