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Group holidays

The £20-a-month pact: how we planned our big group holiday

Here’s how one friendship group planned ahead and saved little and often for an unforgettable trip – that everyone could afford.
By Kat Storr

How Much Does It Cost?

Two weeks in Thailand: £1 pad thais, £6 massages and affordable luxury

I’ve been to Thailand about 15 times over the last 20 years. Safe to say, I have a pretty good idea of what it costs (and how to scrimp).
By Hannah Summers

Good with money

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

How Much Does It Cost?

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

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

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