Australia is a dream holiday destination for many people, with its mix of bustling cities, stunning beaches and unique wildlife. However, the cost frequently puts many people off; as the longest of long-haul destinations from the UK, air tickets can be expensive. However, now is a great time to consider finally making that trip. The eurozone crisis is not just...

House prices may have dropped slightly in recent months, but the buy-to-let sector is still in confident mood. Research commissioned by mortgage provider Paragon has revealed that during the first three months of 2012 landlords increased their portfolios by an average of 1.8 properties, taking the average portfolio size to 10.8 properties. Furthermore, with houses...

University study has become more expensive in recent years – this is an undeniable fact. While the government tries to play-down the impact of the tuition fees rise, the truth is that students now finish university with higher debts than ever before. Yet university degrees still remain good value. Even if you have a debt of £40,000, the average graduate now...

If you’re looking to refresh your wardrobe on a budget this year, think about a really strong pair of jeans. Denim is incredibly versatile, so a good pair of jeans can allow you to build a number of different looks with fewer items of clothing – saving you money in the process. For plus-size ladies, finding the right pair of jeans, which is all about fit and...

More of and more of our data is stored digitally these days, yet the trend has been a gradual one. It’s only really when your laptop breaks down or your desktop crashes that you realise just how reliant you were on that device. With the ever-expanding music and multimedia libraries people store on their computers these days, there is also monetary value in...

If you’re looking for a fashionable summer trainer on a budget this year, then you really can’t go wrong with a pair of Converse. The recent trend for the return of loud and luminous 80′s-style trainers has only served to highlight the enduring appeal of the Chuck Taylor All Star. Available in high and low-top options, the Converse Chuck Taylor All...

Anyone who has ever smoked will tell you that giving up is hard. Many try each year – usually in January as part of a New Year’s resolution – and while a lot succeed, a good number fail. However, there many products out there that can help you to kick the habit, such as Niquitin or Nicorette, which are available from high-street chemists like Lloyds...