Bank accounts are not just places for us to keep our money until we need it - they can also be expensive if they are not looked after properly. Bank charges, varying interest rates and the prevalence of fraud can all contribute to you losing more of your money than you ought to. Some planning ahead and routine checking of your statements could save you a fortune in fees.

Credit cards are expensive, but there are ways to keep the debt under control. Credit cards are an expensive way to manage debt, but they are a vital part of daily life, and so many of us have been sucked into relying on them to finance our lifestyles. There are several things you can do to make sure the total cost of your credit card debt is kept down.

Most PCs come with an expensive anti-virus suite installed, which you then have to register and probably pay for after a short time, with annual renewals. To save money, uninstall software like McAfee or Symantec and use free tools like Avast (which is free for home users who register online). Here are some ways to reduce the ongoing cost of using a computer - as well as your phone.

How to make sure you aren't paying too much tax, or fees associated with tax? Taxation is a complicated beast to deal with in one article, but we bring you an overview of important things to consider, and links to the places where you can find all the right answers in more detail.