Banking guides

When to claim on private health insurance – and when to pay up yourself

This week’s best savings rates

Protect your home from a disaster – without falling foul of the small print

The lesser-known bank accounts with bumper savings rates

The best ‘green’ savings accounts for boosting returns

Auntie or uncle? You could claim an extra £3,600 on your state pension – every year

My parents are spending my inheritance – what can I do about it?

How to give your children unlimited amounts – and never pay inheritance tax

‘I bought a woodland for £85,000 – why it’s worth every penny’

How to get your affairs in order – or risk leaving your children a financial mess

The one thing to do before your student bank account is closed

The exact age you need to start taking your pension seriously – or risk a poor retirement

When you should insure individual items (and when you’re wasting your money)

The exotic island wooing British property investors with 66pc returns

Constantly switching accounts? Here’s how to manage the perils

Donate to charity like the super-rich – and cut your tax bill

Get paid hundreds – by simply pressing a button

The best and worst years to retire – and how to protect your income

13 ways to stop car insurance driving you up the wall

Dropping out of university is expensive – here’s how to recoup the fees

Savers are finally being rewarded – should you borrow to save?

What to do with your finances when your partner dies

How to move elderly parents into your home – from granny annexes to stair lifts and tax breaks