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One in six people said they had been taught to keep money matters to themselves, according to research commissioned by Experian.

There's still plenty of time to get your savings mojo back and build you bank balance in time for the festivities this year

Saving money and having an emergency fund can help you handle unplanned expenses and provide peace of mind — especially in uncertain times. But stashing away too much cash might not be the best personal finance strategy, either. It’s possible to have too much money sitting in a savings account…

An expert has shared some money saving ideas, including avoiding leaving five everyday devices around the home on standby as they add several pounds to bills every year

Electronics use up energy when they're plugged in and some devices are worse offenders than others.

Benefits will be paid early for some people this week - but being paid early does mean you need to make your money last, as you’ll have a longer wait until your next payment

A £301 cost of living payment has already been issued - here is a list of the remaining payments that are due to be made

The Money Saving Expert was asked about energy bills when he appeared on BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg yesterday

If you are looking for the reduced items, here is some of the best times to go