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turkey plate 19 August 2012 Would you eat out for Christmas?»

Would you eat out for Christmas?

The average family would save money if they choose to eat out on Christmas Day, claims a study.   More »

Christmas stress 19 August 2012 Mums - Taking on too much at Christmas?»

Mums - Taking on too much at Christmas?

One in five of us will spend more than 24 hours in total searching for the best gifts for our loved ones.   More »

Christmas phonecall 19 August 2012 Parents still favour phone calls at Christmas»

Parents still favour phone calls at Christmas

Research suggests more of us will call or text our loved ones this Christmas rather than using social networks to get in touch.   More »

mobile shopping 19 August 2012 Last-minute Christmas shopping made easy!»

Last-minute Christmas shopping made easy!

Selfridges is to launch a mobile-optimised website to help customers Christmas shop on the go.   More »

foreign money 19 August 2012 Foreign cash made cheaper for us»

Foreign cash made cheaper for us

Five major banks are stopping charging people for using their cards to buy foreign currency in Britain.   More »

chips 19 August 2012 Save £400 a year - cut out junk food!»

Save £400 a year - cut out junk food!

New research has found we spend an average of £15.50 a week on junk food, and just £6.80 on fruit and veg.   More »

disposable income falling graph 19 August 2012 Parents' wish list woes amid income falls»

Parents' wish list woes amid income falls

Research has revealed that the average disposable income for 2011 fell for the fifth year in a row.   More »

mum and daughter holding hands 19 August 2012 Parents wait for last-minute pension talks»

Parents wait for last-minute pension talks

Pension talks are taking place today to avert strikes in the new year that could affect parents.   More »

roadworks 19 August 2012 Festive travellers urged to check for roadworks»

Festive travellers urged to check for roadworks

Plan ahead before your festive car journey to keep your trip safe and trouble-free.   More »

miniture gift 19 August 2012 Christmas gifts shrinking in size but not price»

Christmas gifts shrinking in size but not price

The actual size of the gifts we're buying has shrunk to its smallest in a quarter of a centrury.   More »

wrapping paper waste 19 August 2012 Save cash by trimming your festive bash»

Save cash by trimming your festive bash

Families are urged to cut down on waste this Christmas and recycle what they can.   More »

standby 19 August 2012 Parents warned about Christmas gadget costs»

Parents warned about Christmas gadget costs

Gadgets bought for loved ones at Christmas could lead to an extra £150 on the annual electricity bill, says research.   More »

family on package holiday together 19 August 2012 Cheap holidays 'on the cards' for 2012!»

Cheap holidays 'on the cards' for 2012!

Families will be enjoying more package holidays and all-inclusive breaks next year, says research.   More »

looking in the fridge 19 August 2012 A refresher: For fresh Christmas turkey!»

A refresher: For fresh Christmas turkey!

Families have been warned to take extra care when both storing and cooking their turkey this year.   More »

pension pot 19 August 2012 'Big fat pension pot' for career-driven parents»

'Big fat pension pot' for career-driven parents

Pensions minister, Steve Webb, is striving to protect the pensions of those frequently moving jobs.   More »

whole salmon 19 August 2012 Asda can 'hook you up' with salmon deal»

Asda can 'hook you up' with salmon deal

Asda has an offer on top quality frozen whole salmon to feed eight people for just £3.   More »

online xmas shopping 19 August 2012 Avoid the busiest shopping day of the year?»

Avoid the busiest shopping day of the year?

A predicted 11 million of us will be last-minute Christmas shopping tomorrow. But will you spend online or on the high street?   More »

house in family reach 19 August 2012 Help on its way for negative equity homes»

Help on its way for negative equity homes

There is good news for families who face negative equity, as reports suggest lending restrictions may loosen.   More »

Santa Claus hat on a beach 19 August 2012 Socks..? We'd rather have a holiday!»

Socks..? We'd rather have a holiday!

A quarter of Brits rate the gift of a holiday above anything else this year.   More »

make up 19 August 2012 'Get yourself something nice' this Xmas!»

'Get yourself something nice' this Xmas!

Fancy a makeover? Join the tens of thousands flocking to beauty stores this week for a spot of festive pampering.   More »

supermarket shopping 19 August 2012 Budget supermarkets - what have you got to lose?»

Budget supermarkets - what have you got to lose?

Budget supermarkets Aldi and Lidl have outperformed popular rivals in supermarket satisfaction report.   More »

retirement pension 19 August 2012 Act now: Only 41% of women have pensions»

Act now: Only 41% of women have pensions

New research suggests that mums should not forget the importance of saving towards their retirement.   More »

post office 19 August 2012 Would you miss your local post office?»

Would you miss your local post office?

2,000 rural post offices are to downgrade their services, which could mean difficulties for families.   More »

19 August 2012 Look glam for less with the 18-hour dress!»

Look glam for less with the 18-hour dress!

Fashion retailer Debenhams has created a line of dresses that are adaptable, whatever the occasion.   More »

airport check in 19 August 2012 Arranging airport transfers just got easier»

Arranging airport transfers just got easier

Coach operator National Express and easyJet have teamed up to make booking your transfer affordable and simple.   More »

SOS twitter service 19 August 2012 Christmas dinner SOS on Twitter!»

Christmas dinner SOS on Twitter!

Tesco has launched its SOS Twitter service to throw a lifebelt to people with worries over Christmas dinner.   More »

woman at work 19 August 2012 Childcare costs 'holding mums back'»

Childcare costs 'holding mums back'

Recent employment figures have shown that there are more women out of work now than there were in 1988.   More »

taxi 19 August 2012 Christmas cab travel - don't be left in the cold!»

Christmas cab travel - don't be left in the cold!

One in seven of us have waited over an hour to get picked up by a taxi, says research.   More »

christmas text 19 August 2012 eCards and texts - a thoughtful alternative»

eCards and texts - a thoughtful alternative

Spread the festive cheer without draining your time and pocket by sending a free Christmas eCard this year.   More »