Pensions
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How to . . . save lots of money on over-the-counter medicines
Jill Papworth compares the prices of five well-known, over-the-counter branded drugs and their cheaper, generic equivalents
“Baby-thrift won’t scar them for life”
Tricia Murphy didn't want to spend her entire pregnancy feathering the nest - but now, with the big day in sight, she needs to get hold of the basics quickly. Can she do it without breaking her baby bank?
The cost of raising a child
Every parent knows children are a drain on their resources - mental and financial. But exactly how much do the little dears cost to bring up? And are they value for money? (let's not go there ...)
How to … have a perfect wedding at a fraction of the usual cost
With the average wedding costing £15,925, one bride decided to make her big day happen for just £5,000. Jill Papworth finds out how she did it
How to … get your teeth fixed cheaply outside the UK
Travelling to Budapest for dentistry has given Anne Traynor something to smile about financially too, writes Esther Shaw
Childcare
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Opticians
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Tony’s tips
Today our consumer champion, Tony Levene, offers advice on how to take universities, health providers and funeral directors to task
Five quick calls (or clicks) to save you £1,000+
Childcare | Child trust funds | Student grants | Dental tourism | Pension credit