I always wanted four children. Due to cost, we have to leave it at two.

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“Childcare is too expensive, we can’t afford more kids.”

“We can’t afford more kids, due to childcare costs.”

In 2024, the average house price for first-time buyers was £259,000, while the average wedding was £23,420. How do people afford both?

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“Property vs wedding: How can I do both?!”

Getting a dog is a big commitment – one that comes with costs. Take a peek at one writer’s receipts for their border terrier, Mac.

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Owning a dog: “£500 a year on food, £60 on treats”

How much does it cost to own a dog?

A monthly meal-out becomes weekly. Why Brighton when you could opt for Ibiza? Daily takeaway coffees become ‘a must’. Are you a victim of ‘lifestyle creep’?

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What is ‘lifestyle creep’ and how can I avoid it?

Criminals can pretend to be someone they’re not, tricking individuals into believing they’ve found their ideal partner. Find out more about romance fraud.

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Romance fraud: How to protect yourself

Advice on creating and maintaining secure login details to help keep your device and accounts safe.

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PINs and passwords: helping you stay safe

PINs and passwords: Tips to help you stay safe

By the time we hit our 40s, we’d been to more than fifty weddings. We really knew what was worth paying for – and weren’t afraid to scrap stuff.

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How much does it cost to get married?

When a sculpture is marked ‘sold’, most of the fee goes in the artist’s pocket, right? Wrong. This Starling customer explains.

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“At 70, I made my dream job a reality. Here’s what it takes.”

How much does it cost to be a sculptor?

Done with the stress of tracking what’s due when? Bills Manager can take the load off.

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“Bills, Bills, Bills” – Sorted in three simple steps

There was an ocean of distance between me and my girlfriend. We couldn’t make it work.

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“Money broke us up. Long distance cost too much.”

I can’t shake the guilt that I’m holding him back. 

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“I earn 10% of what my partner makes.”

A married couple opens their first joint account - 25 years after tying the knot.

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“I kid myself that I wear the financial trousers.”

Inflation has hit the tooth fairy! And there’s pressure to keep up, which is tricky as a single mum.

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“Since when does the tooth fairy bring £5 notes?!”

Before they opened a joint account, the money topic was completely off limits.

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“We’ve never discussed salaries.”

“We’d never even discussed our salaries.”

Head versus heart. Self-soothing versus future proofing. What happens when a therapist and a financial advisor tackle the topic of overspending?

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Why do we overspend?

Underconsumption core: resisting the zombie consumer within, I vowed to combat impulse buys.

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Alex Holder on her ‘no spend challenge’.

“I tried the no spend challenge. Here’s what I learnt.”

Ever thought about packing it all in and fleeing to a quiet corner of the earth? Find out how much it cost one writer, and what motivated her to do it.

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Leaving London for a Scottish island: “£1,024.73”

How much does it cost to swap city life for a remote Scottish island?

If you’re contacted by someone claiming to be from your bank, stop, hang up and dial 159: the hotline designed to fight fraud. It’s the number you can trust to get you through to your bank safely and securely.

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Suspect a scam? Call 159 - the fraud hotline

Call 159 if you suspect a scam

Engaged and ready for a family, this young couple begin budgeting for big plans.

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“Starting a family could cost us £25,000.”

Dreaming of a nomad lifestyle? Find out how the authors of The Van Conversion Bible made it happen.

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Converting a camper van: “£18k and 400+ hours”

How much does it cost to convert a camper van?

Busy parents trial our joint account. The result? An important realisation for a young dad. 

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“Turns out, mums usually take the hit.”

“Mums usually take the hit. I need to up my game.”

What’s a definite no and what’s a grey area? Starling customers share their thoughts.

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Spending from the joint account: what’s legit?

Starting a family is expensive – before the baby even arrives. This writer’s spending reached the thousands. Turns out, cravings cost.

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Pregnancy cravings: “£1,000 in the first trimester”

How much does it cost to be pregnant?

Have you got the right controls in place to keep your personal information safe from criminals?

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Anyone’s identity can be stolen these days

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Six tips to combat impersonation scams 

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