Money

One minute you’re splitting the cost of an Airbnb over three months, the next you’re thousands in the red. BNPL schemes (or “Klarnamaxxing”) are a slippery slope – especially when you’ve got appearances to uphold on social media.

University life has never been more challenging. Rent hikes. Online lectures. Part-time work killing all-time partying. We asked students in Newcastle, Glasgow, Bristol, Aberystwyth and Belfast to weigh in.

The great leveller of lunches isn’t as affordable as it used to be. What does that tell us about where our country’s headed?

Get rich quick, get rich slow or get rich… not at all. When it comes to bagging seven-figure riches, our citrus tipster has some experiences to share. Although it sounds like Nectarine Dad is the fam’s real financial whizz…

“BudgetingTok” has exploded on the platform, as creators scramble to give Martin Lewis a run for his money with saving tips and challenges. Advice from wealthy influencers on financial responsibility? What could go wrong…

From rejected M&S applications to salad-tossing, our Nectarine Girl’s been through the ringer when it comes to finding gainful – and fulfilling – employment. She’s learned a few things along the way, though…