In these days of financial hardship, we all want to save money whenever we can and often it is possible to lower our home insurance when the next renewal date comes around:

Finding the best value at the supermarket is not always easy. We are all familiar with 2 for 1 offers - but these may not be the best way to save money.

If you've got a spare room you'd like to rent out, but aren't keen on a long-term lodger, consider instead hosting a foreign student.

Whether you need money to fund a child through university, top up a dwindling pension, cope with redundancy or to pay for a holiday then renting out your spare room can be the answer.

Fixed term savings are considered a safe haven for cash. But how do you decide whether to invest in a shorter or longer term?

According to the National Union of Students it costs more than £15,000 a year to be a student – that’s approx £4,000 more than the maximum amount of state loans and grants you might receive, and you’l

Impulse shopping usually means buying items on a regular basis that we don’t really want or need.

In these times of recession, many older homeowners are property rich and cash poor.

Online banking is becoming more and more a way of life and providing we protect ourselves from computer fraudsters, most of the steps are common sense.

In these days of escalating prices the rising cost of everyday items is hitting the pockets of most families and we’re all interested in finding ways of saving money.

You can rent out a room in your house to a lodger and get up to £4250 in rent tax free each year in what is known as the rent a room scheme.

Special deal vouchers and coupons enable us to save money each week on our everyday spending.

There have been some alarming revelations recently about the importance of our postcode when it comes to insurance and health care.

There are now an ever-increasing number of people looking for an overseas property where living is easier than in financially strained Britain.

For many people, a telephone is a lifeline for long distance family and friends but often we find ourselves in the position of not being to pay the bill when it becomes due.

We all love a bargain. But why should you save money only when the sales are on? Follow these simple steps every time you shop, and you need never pay full price again!

If you find yourself in debt, free help and advice services are provided by the Citizen’s Advice Bureau and organisations such as the Consumer Credit Counselling Service, who will spend time to famili

This guide will provide you with the five key things you need to know and do to successfully invest in stocks.

With energy prices continuing to rise, many of us have been forced to review our gas and electricity use and take steps to reduce our energy bills.

Making a complaint to your bank can feel like a David and Goliath battle. Still, there are procedures and resources to help you make a successful complaint.

Debt is the devil. It stops you making money, keeps you awake at night and can make life unnecessarily expensive. Get rid of it as quickly as possible. Here’s my step-by-step guide.

Most of us need to save money or rather not spend the money we just don't have.

Car boot sales can be a very effective way of clearing the decks and making money but with proper planning you can maximise your takings on the day.

So you have set yourself a budget and want to ensure you stick to it? Here is some useful advice that you can follow to try and ensure that your budget works, and some tips to help you live with it.

The comparison website Confused.com has launched a credit card checker tool. The tool lets you see how likely you’ll be accepted for a particular credit card before you actually make an application.

You know the old saying, look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves.... Well it's probably never been more relevant than now.

When you want to have the perfect traditional Christmas its all too easy to let your spending run away with you and end up paying for it through out the year.

Looking after your daily spend is important but its also good to cut down in some of the bigger items too.

As Christmas approaches it is a good idea at you are spending your weekly cash on. There are many potential areas where you may be able to make small savings.