Music education is powerful, yet its provision is frail | Letters
Elizabeth Williams and Luke Madams respond to an article by Robert Ames in which he argues that doors are closing for working-class musiciansFurther to Robert Ames’s article (I co…
Spending Scaries: The Financial Regrets Haunting Americans
Many Americans (60%) have spent money on something expensive they later regretted, and a majority with regrets have more than one, according to a new NerdWallet survey.
Mortgage Rates Today, Tuesday, September 15: A Little Lower, But …
Mortgage interest rates dipped slightly this morning. It's just a blip.
Chase 5% Bonus Categories, Q4 2026: Grocery Stores, Dining, American Red Cross
Right in time for the upcoming festive season, Chase has unveiled its bonus categories for the last three months of 2026.
‘Just be aware of what you’re spending’: budget hints for students
The cost of living crisis hits students hard. Planning ahead and some self-discipline will help, alongside a sharp eye for a bargain and, if you’re eligible, a bursaryLike late-ni…
UK state pension set to top £13,000 a year as wage growth slows to 3.9%
Workers face inflation squeeze fuelled by Iran war, as Bank of England prepares for interest rates decisionBusiness live – latest updatesWage growth in the UK has slowed as worker…
Sky gave my father the hard sell even though he has dementia
He wanted to save money, but it insisted on selling costly packages and seemed not to accept ‘cancel’ as an optionI was helping my father, who has dementia and Parkinson’s disease…
Why has university become such a scam? | Zoe Williams
Graduates are leaving with an average debt of £53,000 – while entry-level jobs plummet. It’s time for politicians to stop burying their heads in the sandIt wasn’t in relation to u…
If looks could kill, I’d be in real trouble | Brief letters
Default facial expressions | Coffee thermometer | Quitting Britain | Nominative determinism delightsAdrian Chiles is lucky that his face is merely “miserable” (I’ve spent my whole…
Hard truths about solo homeownership – and the tools that made these women DIY pros
Women who have tackled home repairs and renovations share hard-earned tips and tools that helped them patch drywall, refinish floors and build decks11 products our writers rely on…
Mortgage Rates Today, Monday, September 14: Over 7%
Markets now expect the Fed to raise the funds rate on Wednesday, and that's pushing mortgage interest rates higher.
Should You Really Try to ‘Die with Zero’?
This philosophy is about enjoying your money while you can — but you need a solid financial foundation first.
A little rudeness can save you from being scammed? Count me in | Polly Hudson
Being polite to strangers will make everyone love you – especially those who just want to swindle you out of your money. I won’t make that mistake againI knew I wanted to marry my…
UK credit scores: should you worry about a big shake-up?
Your rating is vital when taking on debt, but you could be in for a surprise as a big player changes its rulesYour credit score is the magic number that helps lenders decide wheth…
Rail passengers get automatic right to switch operators for free when trains are cancelled
‘Commonsense change’ looks to end current confusion and put ‘passengers first, not shareholders’ when services are disruptedRail passengers whose trains are cancelled will have th…
Can you futureproof your career by choosing an AI-resistant degree?
Humans will have to compete with AI-powered virtual employees in the near future. Here are our tips for the last human holdoutsFutureproofing your career with an AI-resistant degr…