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How Much Does It Cost?

How much does it cost to get married?

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.

By Anonymous contributor

How much does it cost to get married?

Weddings

The cost of loving

Is asking for cash crass? When the total cost of attending a wedding can hit four figures, should wedding gifts still be a thing?

By Veena McCoole

The cost of loving

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

Joined at the Chip

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

“We’d never even discussed our salaries.”

Joined at the Chip

“We’ve never discussed salaries.”

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

Joined at the Chip

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

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

Joined at the Chip

“Turns out, mums usually take the hit.”

Salaries

‘Money dysmorphia’: what you earn vs how you feel

How does the taboo around salaries tie in with ‘money dysmorphia’? This writer investigates.

By Charlotte Lorimer

‘Money dysmorphia’: what you earn versus how you feel

How Much Does It Cost?

Boomerang generation: ‘How much rent should I charge my children?’

Takeaways, subscriptions, ‘the dad cab’ and… dating. This writer faces the facts: his twentysomething is now a fully grown, unexpected housemate.

By Paul Henderson

Boomerang generation: ‘How much rent should I charge my children?’

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

For What It’s Worth

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

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

For What It’s Worth

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

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

For What It’s Worth

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

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

For What It’s Worth

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

Expert interviews

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

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’?

By Vicky Reynal

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

Fighting fraud

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Fighting fraud

Six tips to combat impersonation scams

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