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Advice says save three to six months of expenses. Behavioural research suggests most households should start far smaller — and why that works better.

The decade before retirement is when financial decisions carry the longest shadows. Five moves — on benefits, taxes, accounts and insurance — matter most.

The 50/30/20 budget rule explained in plain language: how to split your pay between needs, wants and savings, and make the plan work as costs keep rising fast.

Cash in a high-yield savings account feels safe, while index funds promise growth with bumps along the way. Which home is right for your money in 2026 depends on one question most people never ask: when will you need it?