money

Five ways to help your children grow their savings and learn about money

The humble piggy bank seems to be falling out of favour. Two years ago, 80% of kids said they owned a piggy bank, according to a survey by Halifax – but now the proportion has slipped to 72%.

This doesn't mean the younger generation is losing interest in saving money though, as many are finding new places for their cash. Over the same period as the piggy bank decline, Halifax's...

Here's what you could do right now to save money this Christmas

It may be way too early for many people to want to think about Christmas (unless you're one of those hyper-organised festive types who starts preparing almost a year in advance!).

But right now could be a golden opportunity to do some planning, which will help you stick to a budget when the festivities come around. Leaving preparations until the last minute can mean paying top dollar...

8 money-saving ways to make your beauty products last longer

These expert tips and tricks will help you cut costs and make the most of your favourite cosmetics.

As any beauty lover knows, curating a decent make-up and skincare collection doesn’t come cheap. From Fenty foundation to Murad moisturiser, high quality products are worth investing in, so you want to get the most out of your purchases, right?

That’s why it’s wise to follow a...

3 in 4 Brits believe students wouldn’t tell a parent if they have financial troubles

New research has uncovered students' spending secrets and bargain blunders, and while 68% of respondents believing that students have no issues managing their money, over three quarters (78%) said that students would never tell a parent if they were experiencing financial troubles. The research, commissioned by printing and visual imaging company Epson, has unveiled that the UK believes that...

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This is the average cost of a wedding in the UK for 2023

The annual National Wedding Survey released by Hitched.co.uk reveals that after a difficult period during the pandemic years, weddings were well and truly back with a bang in 2022.

The report shines a light on the latest trends, insights and cost of weddings across the UK, thanks to a survey of more than 2,400 British newlyweds.

Wedding Budgets and the Economy

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