Melanie Wright is money editor at Rest Less. An award-winning financial journalist, she has written about personal finance for the past 25 years, and specialises in mortgages, savings and pensions.

The comfort and aesthetics of your home can significantly impact how you feel. And, luckily, if your living space is looking a bit tired, bland, or uninspired, you don’t need to spend a fortune to ...

There are many reasons why you might be struggling with a lack of confidence or self-esteem. Maybe you’ve been made redundant and are struggling to find a job. Perhaps you’re going through a ...

Barnardo's receives donations of a variety of items which we sell in our Superstores. We are looking for a visual merchandiser volunteer to support with creating eye-catching shelves and window ...

The hip is the largest joint in the body, and after years of wear and tear, whether due to daily activity, sports injuries, or health conditions, it can become a common source of pain. For some people ...

Being able to take up to 25% of your retirement savings as tax-free cash from the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) is currently one of the major benefits of pensions. Speculation that tax-free cash ...

While most of us like going on holiday, dealing with throngs of tourists is rarely enjoyable. Even if you’re a people person, hardly anyone likes visiting towns or sites jam-packed with other ...

It is a common assumption that your State Pension is all the support that you are entitled to in the United Kingdom once you retire. However, there is actually a wide range of over-60s benefits and ...

A number of energy suppliers are offering cash grants of up to £1,500 to customers who are hardest hit by soaring energy bills. Energy prices are still painfully high, and many people are struggling ...

Energy bills have increased by 2% a year for a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity, following a hike in the latest energy price cap which came into effect in October. This takes ...

You’ve probably noticed that your supermarket shop costs significantly more than it used to, but there are various money-saving tricks you might be able to use to keep food bills down. Annual food ...

Most of us are aware of the more common causes of hearing loss, such as ageing, exposure to excessive noise, and blasting music through earphones. However, there are some more surprising ones, too.