I have just returned from holiday, tanned and relaxed after a week of sand and sun at, unbelievably, the great British seaside. And I was amused to find that I had unwittingly chosen the same destination as the Prime Minister. The Suffolk coast is not normally known for its high temperatures but I was really [...]

If you have a job that isn’t paying enough, and your weekends are generally free, then a weekend job may be the answer to your money worries.
You can get weekend work in big retail stores or small independents. As long as you have an ongoing weekly commitment, most employers are happy for you to work [...]

This year it’s especially hard to scrape together the cash to go abroad. But there are loads of great ways to have a fab time on the cheap right here in the UK. Whether it’s a holiday by the sea, a city break or an escape to the country, Britain has plenty to offer. Even [...]

Work out how much money you need to cope each month
Find out how to save even when you don’t have extra cash

How long could you manage if you suddenly lost your source of income? Six months? Six weeks? Six days? Do you just about manage from day to day? Or do you even struggle to [...]

We’ve had a lot of queries about the fuel oil comparison site I mentioned on ‘This Morning’ this week. The programme’s lawyers won’t let us mention brand names or websites which can be a nightmare!
The site is www.fueloildirect.co.uk and it’s the only oil comparison site we’ve found so far. If you know of others, do [...]

 
I’ve just been on This Morning with a lovely young couple from Norfolk and their son Jack who is one of the sweetest little boys I’ve ever met. We went to see them because they wanted my help to get them to save enough money to put together a deposit for their own place. Currently [...]

Housing auctions
Self-build homes
Buying with a friend or partner

 
There are more ways than you might think to buy the kind of home you want. So if you’re struggling to find what you need the conventional way, here are a few alternative approaches you could consider to get that property of your dreams:
 
Auctions
Although a housing auction might [...]

There are more ways than you might think to buy the home you want. So, if you’re struggling to find what you need the conventional way, here are a few alternative approaches you could consider to get that property of your dreams.

Housing auctions
Self-build homes
Buying with a friend or partner

Housing auctions
Although a housing auction might seem [...]

I have been scouring the pavements lately and spotted some lovely morsels for my tea. No, I haven’t started eating dog poo, discarded coke cans and condoms (you can tell I live in London, can’t you?). No, instead I’ve been mostly picking and eating – dandelions. They are lovely in a salad, but don’t get [...]

Soaring fuel, energy and food bills are upon us, but never fear! Take action now and limit your expenditure. Trimming the fat off of wasteful habits can really add up to savings of £100s!

50 tips for families on how to save money:

Get back to basics: Stop buying fast food or ready-made meals. They are neither cheap [...]