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When bills and card repayments leave you short, knowing where to turn can help. Find free support, what to prepare and which payments need attention first.

Google Maps now shows petrol and diesel prices using Fuel Finder data. See how to compare nearby stations and work out the saving before you fill up.

Will your business or rental income bring you into Making Tax Digital next April? See how the £30,000 test works and what you’ll need to prepare.

Iceland gives shoppers aged 60 and over 10% off every Tuesday. Here's who qualifies, and exactly how to claim it.

Aldi leads September’s supermarket comparison, but Lidl is only £2 behind with Lidl Plus. See where your shop ranks and how loyalty prices change the order.

Paying extra to sit beside your child could become a thing of the past. We explain the airline fee plans, existing free options and what still needs confirming.

Turning the heating back on? Find out what the October energy price cap and electricity VAT cut mean for your bills, plus what to check before fixing a tariff.

Private renters in England could gain fixed repair deadlines for serious hazards under Awaab’s Law. Here’s what’s proposed and what you can do now.

Got IKEA furniture to sell or a room to furnish? The UK marketplace is now open, with a choice of cash or extra IKEA credit and a temporary buyer-fee waiver.

Aldi groceries can now come to your door through Deliveroo at eight trial stores. Here’s where it works, which fees apply and how to judge the cost.

Boots £10 Tuesday is an online-only weekly deal with hundreds of products at £10. See how it works, what we saved and how to save even more.

Discover how Monday grocery deals work, including Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo offers, plus how cashback can reduce your final bill.

I spotted Tesco’s new Wonka range and it reminded me of the sweet hampers I used to sell. Here are the Clubcard prices and ideas for making a gift of your own.

A smaller deposit could help first-time buyers, but the new plan also involves an equity loan. See a £250,000 example and the details still to be announced.

Need a break from caring? Carefree offers donated hotel stays for a £38 fee. See who can apply& who can come with you.

Energy firms held £2.9bn in household credit at the end of June. Find out how to check yours and request a refund while keeping enough for winter bills.

I use Clear! to earn from receipts, surveys and research. Here’s how I reached my first £5 reward, how the levels work and what information you share.

Tesco’s fuel offer is back: a £60 qualifying shop gets you 8p off each litre. Find out where to use the coupon, what’s excluded and when it expires.

Aldi and Lidl wooden toys arrive on the 8th of October. See the confirmed dates, other retailer offers and my price-check tips before buying gifts.

Get your Christmas food shop booked without paying for a pass you don’t need. Compare Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose dates, delivery costs and order deadlines.