Ever caught yourself staring through the window into the pouring rain, and wondering what happened to Spring? Well instead of moping about the house, how about sitting down and working out how to save money? These tips should help you get started.

If you’re strapped for cash half-way through the month and constantly checking your bank account to see what you can afford, you’re probably not alone.

The recent economic turmoil has brought the importance of financial security to the forefront, but do you know how safe your savings really are?

Rising prices and unemployment are forcing mothers to make tough choices about the family budget, according to a new survey known as the Mumdex. Three-quarters have lower disposable incomes than a year ago, around 42 per cent have had to accept a cut or freeze in the household budget and 23 per cent are borrowing to get by.​