Winning the lottery sends women rushing off to the divorce court. Men stay married Small grants give expectant families a boost, but the impact of larger sums depends a lot on the recipient’s gender
The biggest lie the rich ever told? That money can’t buy you happiness New studies confirm that having more money can improve our wellbeing. So much for the story powerful people have always tried to push
Legal & General’s claim delays are adding to my trauma after brain surgery Statutory sick pay is ending, and I fear it is looking for a reason not to pay income protection
Ditch gym fees: the best ways to get fit at no (or little) cost From free parkruns to YouTube videos or apps, you can get active without having to spend much
UK workers face return to 2006 real-term wages in ‘highly challenging’ 2023 PwC predicts increase in divorces, slide in house prices and drop in happiness index
‘It’s hard not to get caught in the act’: meet the people who help total strangers Charitable donations peak in December, but what about the rest of the year? Sally Howard meets the people dedicated to random acts of kindness – and learns why giving anonymously is even better for you
New parents in the UK: what challenges are you facing? We’rd like to hear from new mothers and fathers in the UK who are facing challenges, such as financial worries, health concerns or a lack of support
UK universities call for maintenance loan uplift amid students’ financial woes Russell Group says rise in hardship funding also needed as survey shows average maintenance loan falls £439 short each month
Not just about the money: pioneering study reveals best and worst jobs in UK ‘Full earnings’ account for wellbeing as well as financial reward – and make income gap look even worse
How turning the heat off this winter could damage your health A survey found 70% of UK adults are planning to heat their homes less, as energy prices soar. But what could be the effect?