The Honest Truth: TV consumer expert Martyn James on how to battle back in 2020 if your bank balance has taken a beating
Martyn James is a TV consumer expert who has helped people across the nation face up to and resolve their financial headaches.
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Money: Having second thoughts? Side-hustling for beginners
Money can be particularly tight at this time of year, but one trend helping to combat this is taking on a sideline job – or “side hustle”.
Money: What 2020 holds in store for savers, spenders and surfers
The start of the year is traditionally a time for many people to take stock of their finances and see what’s making them better, or worse, off.
Money: How parents can turn saving into child’s play
The humble piggy bank seems to be falling out of favour. Two years ago, 80% of kids owned a piggy bank, according to a survey by Halifax, but now that has slipped to 72%.
Free debt advice to be offered under Scottish Government plans
The Scottish Government has published plans to create a free debt advice system after powers were devolved to Holyrood.
Growth of in-work poverty is ‘statistic of the year’
A calculation showing the extent of in-work poverty in the UK has been declared statistic of the year.
Money: Jingle bills all the way? How to have a cracking Yule on a budget
Many of us are planning to have a thrifty Christmas this year rather than blow the budget.
Scammer season: How not to come a cropper at Christmas
As people rush around in the run-up to Christmas, now is a prime time for scammers to strike.
Money: Save, sell, share – simple tips to get on the property ladder
Raising a deposit to get on the property ladder can feel like a monumental task – particularly as official statistics show the average UK house price in September was £234,000.
Rail operator vows extra compensation for disrupted passengers
Rail passengers who have suffered months of severe disruption after new timetables were introduced are to receive additional compensation.
Money: A survival guide for Black Friday bargain hunters
As Christmas draws closer, retailers are gearing up for huge shopping bonanzas, with dramatic price reductions, grab-it-or-miss-it offers and ticking countdown clocks all designed to make you spend, spend, spend.