Money matters
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How much does home insurance cost? An all-you-need-to-know guide
It may be cheaper than you think to protect your home. Here's where to find the best deals
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Alternatives to equity release: what are your options?
There’s more than one way to access the wealth that’s built up in your home, but which alternative to equity release is right for you?
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How to cut the cost of home insurance – without losing cover
Knowing how to cut the cost of home insurance (without compromising your cover) is crucial at a time when prices are rising all around us
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How to save for a house – 10 ways to build up your deposit
Ten smart ways to save for a house deposit
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How to improve your credit score for a mortgage
To get your hands on the cheapest mortgage deals you’ll need a top-notch credit score - this is how to improve your credit score to secure a mortgage
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Stamp duty calculator: how much stamp duty will you need to pay?
Use our free stamp duty land tax calculator to determine how much you will need to pay when buying a house
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Home insurance – how to get the best deals and most comprehensive coverage
Get the right amount of home insurance for your building and contents for the right price with our guide
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First-time buyers using Help to Buy could be forking out more for a new home
Are you at risk of paying a Help to Buy premium?
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Here's how you could be getting £25 a week towards your energy bill this winter
Make winter pay
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Parcel pinchers! You won’t believe the shocking number of packages stolen from front doorsteps
Millions of parcels are being swiped from under our noses - make sure it doesn't happen to you.
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House prices for this type of property are soaring as demand rises
Flats are being left in the dust as this type of property tops most homebuyers wishlists
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Poundland founder cashes in on store's success with new online venture Poundshop. And you guessed it – everything's a quid!
While high street stores around it are failing, Poundland prospers, prompting founder Steve Smith to launch an ambitious online venture
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Equity release – a guide to accessing the cash tied up in your home
Is equity release the right option for you?
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4 shopping bag ideas to avoid the 5p charge
Avoid the new 5p shopping bag charge with these handy reuseable bag ideas.
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Don’t fall for fraud – why you should never share personal or financial details
If a savvy businesswoman like Alex Finch can get scammed, it’s time to wise up on ways to keep your money safe
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Don’t fall for fraud – why you should be wary of sharing personal or financial details
If a savvy businesswoman like Alex Finch can get scammed, it’s time to wise up on ways to keep your money safe
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Stop blaming the kids – your pampered pet could be the one wracking up the energy bill
Tips for cutting the bill without sacrificing your pets comfort
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Working from home? Martin Lewis says you can still claim £6 a week – here's how
The money expert explains how we're owed for using our homes to work
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Has stamp duty been scrapped? This is what we know so far about Rishi Sunak's plans to boost the housing market
The Chancellor announced the news on Wednesday lunchtime as part of his Summer Statement 'mini budget'
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Martin Lewis' credit card payment holiday warning – taking a break on credit card and loan payments WILL impact your credit
His advice covers mortgages, loans and credit cards payment holidays
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The 12 claims of Christmas – avoid these common festive insurance fiascos at home
There are hundreds of home insurance claims caused by crazy Christmas mishaps
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Martin Lewis explains how to reduce your mortgage payments post lockdown
You could save £160 a month
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Are you sitting on a fortune? Sell these household items second hand and make a tidy profit
Is it time to start selling unused household items to declutter and make some extra cash?
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The home improvements that will bag you the biggest profits
We're counting down the top 10 best ways to add value to your home, if and when you do decide to sell
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How the General Election result will affect house prices, according to experts
Have you voted?
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Be cash clever and get the new-vintage feel for less
Check out what the highstreet has to offer to get the new-vintage look in your home for less
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Cash in the attic? Brits have up to £1,000 worth of clutter stashed away in their homes
Have you got a thousand pounds stashed somewhere in the house? You may be surprised - that clutter in the attic, the cupboards and under your bed could be worth a small fortune…
