Budget Features

Combat Christmas stress!

iVillagers reveal their top strategies for coping with all things Christmas including dinner and gifts for him

Eight money-saving wedding presents

Meaningful wedding gifts don?t have to cost a lot. iVillage women advise on how to congratulate the new couple without overspendin

How much should I spend on party presents?

iVillage mums tell us how much they spend on party presents for their children's friend

How to avoid debt at Christmas

Ever wondered why retailers decorate their shops for Christmas in late October? It's all about the psychology of spending; they're hoping you'll get swept up in the spirit of things and spend, spend, spend. Don't start the New Year in monetary misery, find out how to stay debt free this Christmas

Reward cards: the cost of your loyalty

Supermarkets have been rewarding our loyalty for over ten years and while it seems like a fair deal, could they be getting more out of it than we realise?

Six fascinating money polls

How big is your mortgage? What would you spend #1000 on? Check out these and other fun money polls