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How Much Does It Cost?

Mental health: the cost of therapy

Ever wondered about getting professional help for your mental health? Tackling grief and a huge life change, this writer documents her spending. TW: Bereavement.

By Anonymous contributor

How much does it cost to have therapy?

How much does it cost to be pregnant?

I thought I’d save money being pregnant – wrong!

How much does it cost to visit New York City?

I go to New York every year. Here’s what I spend.

How much does it cost to swap city life for a remote Scottish island?

I moved to a remote island. Here’s the cost.

How much does it cost to own a dog?

Is this a normal amount to spend on dog treats?

For What It’s Worth

“I’m due to inherit £2m after inheritance tax.”

Knowing that I’ll inherit has given me a false sense of security. You have to be able to look after yourself.

By Anonymous contributor

“I’m due to inherit £2m after inheritance tax.”

“I went freelance to save on childcare costs.”

For What It’s Worth

“I went freelance to save on childcare costs.”

“Leasehold bills make it impossible to budget.”

For What It’s Worth

“Leasehold bills make it impossible to budget.”

“Our teenage girls learnt how to boost their pocket money.”

For What It’s Worth

“Our teenagers learnt to boost pocket money.”

“I paid the £1.2k deposit. Then the website vanished.”

For What It’s Worth

“I paid the £1.2k deposit. Then the website vanished.”

Money masters

Alex Holder on her ‘no spend challenge’.

Underconsumption core: resisting the zombie consumer within, I vowed to combat impulse buys.

“I tried the no spend challenge. Here’s what I learnt.”

“Starting a family could cost us £25,000.”

Joined at the Chip

“Starting a family could cost us £25,000.”

“We’d never even discussed our salaries.”

Joined at the Chip

“We’ve never discussed salaries.”

“I kid myself that I wear the financial trousers.”

Joined at the Chip

“I kid myself that I wear the financial trousers.”

“Mums usually take the hit. I need to up my game.”

Joined at the Chip

“Turns out, mums usually take the hit.”

Family

What do parents buy to fill their empty nest?

Kids flown the nest and feeling out of sorts? You’re not alone. Here’s how these parents filled the void.

By Charlotte Lorimer

What do parents buy to fill their empty nest?

Where can I find support as a freelancer and parent?

Business

It takes a village: freelancing and parenting

Business

How can nature help develop your brand?

Tackling taboos through humour and honesty

Business

Tackling taboos: marketing menstrual cups

How Starling customer Nevo Burrell uses style and colour to empower breast cancer survivors

Business

Supporting breast cancer survivors through styling

Fighting fraud

How to protect yourself from APP fraud

When a criminal tricks someone into willingly making a bank transfer to them, this is known as APP (Authorised Push Payment) fraud. Learn how to protect yourself.

By Starling Financial Crime Specialist

How to protect yourself from APP fraud

Fighting fraud

Actor James Nesbitt on AI voice scams

Fighting fraud

PINs and passwords: helping you stay safe

Fighting fraud

Suspect a scam? Call 159 - the fraud hotline

Fighting fraud

Romance fraud: How to protect yourself

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