Steep living costs continue to place our finances under huge strain, so many of us are looking at the best ways to save money wherever possible. With that in mind, here are 21 simple and effective ...

We all know that walking is good for us. It promotes bone and muscle strength, reduces the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure, and improves balance and coordination.

If you have some credit card debt to pay off, you might be looking for a 0% balance transfer credit card deal. But might you be better off taking out a personal loan instead? In August 2023, the best ...

Meeting people and making new friends can be tricky. But thanks (in part) to the internet, there are plenty of ways to connect with others – both online and in person. Gone are the days when you could ...

Homeowners approaching the end of their current mortgage deals may be wondering whether to sign up for a fixed rate or a variable one in the hope that better rates become available soon. The Bank of ...

‘Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension’ – or DASH – is a long-term approach to healthy eating. It was created to help improve or prevent high blood pressure, which affects around one-third of UK ...

Travel can be expensive, but if you choose your destination carefully, it can be more affordable than you might think. There are plenty of gorgeous, compelling, and cost-effective countries to explore ...

The world is big, beautiful, and incredibly diverse – which is why travel is such an exciting and rewarding experience. Home to 195 countries and thousands of captivating cultures, each with its own ...

We all have down days, weeks, or months from time to time, and there are various reasons why this might be. Birds are all around us, but how many of us take the time to really watch them, learn about ...

There’s something about an island that’s synonymous with adventure. Whether it’s childhood dreams of pirates and buried treasure or grown-up fantasies of white-sand beaches and azure waves, islands ...

Government benefit rates change every year and 2026 will see the majority of benefits increase by 3.8% in line with September’s inflation number, although a few will rise by 4.8% or more. Here’s a ...

It’s a term we’ve all heard before, but how many of us really know what inflation means and how it affects our money? Here we explain what inflation is, what causes it and the impact it can have on ...