How to Save More Money -Editor of MoneyWeek.com Kalpana Fitzpatrick shares easy tips and tricks for spending less

Editor of MoneyWeek.com Kalpana Fitzpatrick shares easy tips and tricks for spending less. Recent research shows that around a third of consumers are focused on immediate finances and unable to think about future savings.* If you're struggling to save or just not sure where to start, then these tips and tricks will help.

What's for DINNER TONIGHT?

These tasty dishes can be made ahead of time and saved for those busy nights when there's no time to cook

Something for THE WEEKEND

These chocolate desserts are perfect for dinner parties (or for a special treat if you've had a tough week at work)...

Plant bulbs now for A SPLASH OF SPRING COLOUR

Brighten your garden come spring with a two-tone display of tulips - autumn is the perfect time to plant up and get busy

Living room STORAGE

Bring order to your living space with hard-working storage that looks stylish too

How to plan KITCHEN LIGHTING

Achieve the perfect lighting scheme that's bright, hard-working and looks good

'We wanted an ART DECO VIBE'

Helen took her bathing space from cramped and dated to family-friendly, with a classic retro-inspired look

Try a speedy STYLE UPDATE

Give your home a seasonal revamp with fun tricks, treats and cosy touches

Clever decorating WORK YOUR WALLS

Want to use a blank wall space for practical storage or stylish display? These ideas will give you the best of both worlds...

Give your home an AUTUMN RESET

Make rooms feel toasty and warm with plush layers, earthy tones and cosy touches

'We've fallen for our FIXER-UPPER!'

Katie and Stuart took on a tired 1930s house in Shropshire and transformed it into a picturesque yet practical family dwelling that they're proud to call home

'Wood features in EVERY ROOM!'

With plans to extend in the future, Laura and Dan have stuck to a tight budget and given their home an impressive interim overhaul

'We have a love of FRENCH STYLE'

Undaunted by a complete refurb, Djimbi rejigged her home's layout and added a mix of eclectic finds to create a place that's full of personality

Inheritance Tax- Editor of MoneyWeek.com Kalpana Fitzpatrick shares financial tips on how to protect your estate

The number of people falling into the inheritance tax (IHT) trap is rising record high. Between April 2023 and February 2024, the taxman bagged £6.8 billion from families following the death of a loved one and it is widely expected to exceed the previous record of £7.1bn.

Something for THE WEEKEND

Enjoy something sweet at the end of a good meal – these easy Italian favourites can be made ahead of time

HANGING TABLE DECORATION

Bring some welcome colour to your outdoor space on late summer evenings with this floral hanging centrepiece

Sarah's choice: PAINTED STAIRCASE

The stairs are often the first thing you see when you step inside your home, so give them standout appeal with a lick of paint

'My hall's gone from white to WOW'

Sarah Brazier's dramatic staircase takes pride of place and sets the scene for the fabulous style of her home

Choose a tough PAINT FINISH

Smarten your home with Crown's hardwearing Easyclean* paints

'Our rooms work in HARMONY'

Taking on a whole house renovation gave Lizzie the chance to create the considered, unified interior she craved

Try a speedy STYLE UPDATE

Streamline your home with some new season updates and organisational ideas

'We've blended SO MANY IDEAS!'

Inspired by a range of eclectic styles, Russell and Paul have remodelled their 1930s semi from a bland rental to a vibrant and fun forever home

"Our rooms work in HARMONY'

Taking on a whole house renovation gave Lizzie the chance to create the considered, unified interior she craved

"We've chosen uplifting COLOURS'

Ditching London life and moving to Deal, Natalie took an unmodernised, plain terrace and transformed it into a bright and inviting seaside escape

Something for THE WEEKEND

These delicious cocktails and tasty nibbles are perfect for summer get-togethers

Make colourful OIL DRUM PLANTERS

Try an easy upcycling project and turn tatty old metal drums into a fun container garden

OUTDOOR CHANDELIER

Bring a magical glow to evenings outdoors with this fabulous garden lighting idea that is super-simple to put together

Garden STORAGE SOLUTIONS

Organise your outdoor space with easy upcycling ideas and repurposed materials

Mel's choice: A SUNKEN GARDEN

Create a 'garden within a garden', turning semi-hidden seating and planting into a striking outdoor feature

'We now have an EXTRA ROOM'

Keen to transform her neglected garden, Mel created a low-maintenance outdoor space that’s great for relaxing