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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?

“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.”

How Much Does It Cost?

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

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

By Deirdre Nicholls

How much does it cost to be a sculptor?

How much does it cost to be pregnant?

How Much Does It Cost?

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

How much does it cost to own a dog?

How Much Does It Cost?

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

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

How Much Does It Cost?

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

How much does it cost to convert a camper van?

How Much Does It Cost?

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

Budgeting

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

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

By Esmeralda Dyer Bray

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

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

Alex Holder on her ‘no spend challenge’.

Why do we overspend?

Why do we overspend?

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

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

Spending from the joint account: what’s legit?

Spending from the joint account: what’s legit?

For What It’s Worth

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

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

By Anonymous contributor

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

“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?!”

Fighting fraud

Romance fraud: How to protect yourself

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.

By Starling Fraud Team

Romance fraud: How to protect yourself

Fighting fraud

PINs and passwords: helping you stay safe

Fighting fraud

Six tips to combat impersonation scams

Fighting fraud

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