Planning

Budgeting

When your child sets off for university, a big worry is the debt trap that awaits them. But a little financial education before they go could help allay your fears, writes Nathalie Bonney. Read more...

Students unable to manage finances

Today's students are set to graduate with £20,000-worth of debt, as too many head to university unable to manage their own finances. Read more...

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Beat the FT30 with O'Higgins

Michael O'Higgins worked out a simple system for beating the US stockmarket buying 10 shares, or even a single stock, and holding for a year. Peter Temple indentifies the UK stocks that meet the criteria in 2009. Read more...

Where to put your money in 2009

Peter Temple imagines the year ahead and decides there's not much future in stocks and bonds. Cash, gold and perhaps later, property, will be the best homes for money. Read more...

What are bond yields signalling?

Typically, when an inverted yield curve disappears it's a good sign for the economy, and the stockmarket. That may not be true this time, says Peter Temple. Read more...

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Planning Ahead

How to return unwanted gifts

Whether you want to return unwanted Christmas presents or impulsive purchases from your sales spree, make sure you know your rights at the till. Read more...

Golden rules of successful sales shopping

With discounts across the high street, the sales are as big as our desire to bag a bargain. Hannah Ricci reveals the best ways to make sure you really do save money. Read more...

Turn redundancy to your advantage

Losing your job can be a terrible shock but it could also be a golden opportunity. Rob Griffin talks to some people who claim redundancy was the best thing that ever happened to them. Read more...

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