After 20 years working in the office of an MOT station in London, 63-year-old Julie Davenport decided she needed a change. Julie and her partner, Mark, had recently moved from the capital to ...

Steep living costs mean that many of us are feeling the pinch, which might prompt us to explore ways we can keep bills down. It’s easy to get into the mindset that certain expenses are essential, but ...

If you have a cash ISA that’s paying a lousy rate of interest, you can switch to a better one, but make sure you get to grips with ISA transfer rules first. There’s always a lot of fuss made about ...

Whether you are looking to boost your savings now that interest rates are higher, or just want a simple, reliable way to save over a fixed amount of time, a regular savings account could be a great ...

Melanie Wright is money editor at Rest Less. An award-winning financial journalist, she has written about personal finance for the past 25 years, and specialises in mortgages, savings and pensions.

Common phrases such as “curiosity killed the cat” – which, as the Cambridge Dictionary explains, warns people against asking too many questions – have led some to see curiosity as a negative thing.

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Swimming is one of the most important life skills. It can keep us safe and provide many joyful experiences – from swimming lengths at our local pool to taking a dip in the sea. So, if you’re looking ...

Saving money and making greener choices are two goals many of us strive for. And investing in a heat pump can be a great way to do both. Heat pumps are low-carbon heating systems that take outdoor ...

August is the high point of peak season when millions of people jet off for an overseas adventure, hoping to make the most of the summer. Much of Europe is jam-packed, but there are still places that ...

Periods of economic and political uncertainty, combined with working out exactly when you want to achieve your financial goals, can make it difficult to know whether now’s the right time to fix your ...

Moving house is stressful at the best of times, never mind if you’re trying to help elderly parents leave a home they’ve lived in for decades. Moving can be both emotionally and physically draining at ...