Latest articles by Sue Hayward
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Travel insurance: what to look for when buying travel cover this Easter
Buying travel insurance can seem like one more job on your holiday ‘to do’ list, but it’s important you don’t leave home without it. We explain what to look for when shopping around for the best deal
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Heat pumps: why you can claim a £5,000 government grant for longer
Why you now have more time to apply for a government grant towards getting a heat pump in your home
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Passport delays: Why you must check your passport before booking your holiday and your rights if you can’t travel
Over one thousand passport office workers are set to strike for five weeks from April which could mean passport delays ahead of the summer holidays. We look at what this means for you
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Marriage Allowance: how to claim up to £1,242
The Marriage Allowance is worth up to £252 a year - here's what you need to know to claim it and make the most of it before the the tax year ends.
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British Gas cuts energy bills by £15 for prepayment meter customers from April
One million British Gas customers on energy prepayment meters will save around £15 as British Gas cuts its penalty three months early
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Seven ‘awful April’ price hikes – including energy bills
A whole heap of price hikes are coming in this April – we run through the main ones along with ways to beat them and save money
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Ovo Energy launches a one-year fixed deal to beat the energy price guarantee – but can it actually save you money on energy bills?
Ovo energy has announced a one-year fixed deal for customers – we look at what it’s offering and if it can help you save money on your energy bills
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Selling VHS tapes: could your old videotape be worth over $25k?
Some VHS tapes can fetch a small fortune. If you’ve still got boxes of old 80s and 90s cassette tapes, it could be time to dust them off to try and make some cash. We explain what to check for and how to sell them
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Do banks still take old notes?
You haven’t been able to pay using old style paper £20 and £50 banknotes since 30 September last year but you won’t lose out as you can swap them for new ones forever
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Paying at the pump: why is my payment card pre-authorised for up to £120 when I fill up?
If you choose to ‘pay at the pump’ when filling up with fuel, your payment card could be pre-authorised for up to £120. We explain why this happens and what it means for motorists
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How to make a pothole damage claim
Hitting a pothole can leave you with a hefty repair bill. We reveal how you can make a pothole damage claim
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Virgin Trains launches split ticketing option - can it save you money?
Train fares have just gone up by nearly 6% so if you don’t already use split ticketing it’s worth giving it a go to save money
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Silicon Valley Bank UK bought by HSBC - what does it mean for bank customers?
Silicon Valley Bank is an American bank that you won’t have seen on the UK high street - but its collapse this weekend caused the government much alarm. We explain everything you need to know
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Missed flight cover: when can you claim if you miss your plane?
Bad weather, traffic jams, breaking down or not having a valid passport could all mean you can’t get as far as the airport – we look at whether your travel insurance will pay up
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Free Wills Month: How to get a will at the cost of donating to charity
Why you need to make a will and how to get one for free using Free Wills Month
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Do you need a will?
Why you need a will and the implications for your loved ones of dying without one
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What is a will?
What is a will, why do you need one and how do you go about drawing one up?
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How much is the price of basic foods going up?
The price of many budget or value food ranges has gone up much faster than inflation – we look at the biggest food price rises
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Which supermarkets are rationing fresh fruit and vegetables?
The supermarkets rationing fresh food and vegetables and the reason why
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Centrica record profits: how to claw some cash back from it to help with your energy bills
British Gas owner Centrica has reported record profits at a time when many households are struggling to pay their energy bills. Here’s how you can claw back a small cut of their cash
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Lufthansa flight delays: can you claim compensation for delays and cancellations?
Travellers suffered major delays and cancellations after the German airline Lufthansa had a major IT outage – what are your rights if you planned to travel?
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How to teach your kids about money over half-term
The cost of living crisis coupled with the half-term holiday could be an ideal time to start teaching your kids about money – we explain easy ways to tackle the subject.
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Turkey earthquake: donations, holidays and flights rights explained
We explain how you can donate to the Turkish earthquake disaster fund and what the earthquake means for holidays
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Selling second-hand: do I need to pay tax?
If you sell on sites like eBay and Facebook – do you need to pay tax on money earned?
