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How to manage the cost of Christmas

The cost of Christmas means that 16 per cent of people will be forced to borrow money to pay for the costs of presents and food, according to price comparison site uSwitch.

How to save money in 2014

The New Year is the perfect opportunity to take stock of your finances and plan how to make the most of your money in 2014.

Get your finances in order for 2014

If you want to make 2014 the year that you live within your means and stick to your budget then it makes sense to review your finances and take a look at how to budget before the good intentions of your New Year’s resolutions disappear.

Super Savers: would you make the cut in the nation’s Dream Team?

Nearly 15% of people wish they had started saving earlier in life, and it's easy to see why.

Managing your money: What will the Autumn Statement mean for you?

With the economy gaining momentum in recent months, this year's Autumn Statement gave Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne a chance to tackle some of the lingering issues for UK finances.

10 simple steps to improve the health of your personal finances

For individuals as well as businesses, a regular review of your savings and outgoings is vital and can provide simple solutions to help improve the health of your finances.

How efficient are you at budgeting?

We can all get a little ambitious with our budgeting, planning to make cutbacks and spending reductions wherever we can.

Why household budgeting is a vital part of financial planning

The eve of the 2013 Budget seems like an appropriate time to consider why it is vital British households set out their own spending objectives for the course of a year.

How families can save £350 by consolidating their finances

Many families will be looking to make the most of their money in these austere times and there are plenty of ways to ensure cash is going as far as it can.

How to get smarter with your spending

With salaries failing to increase in line with the rise in the cost of living, people now need to get smarter with their spending to avoid going into the red.

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