Women are known targets for overcharging and selling services they don't need and sometimes don't get. In short, buying garage services can be a quality lottery. So how can you tell the difference between a good and a bad garage/dealership? Read more...

How to prepare for a marathon, including training, nutrition and injury prevention and where to find a training schedule to help you achieve your goals. Read on and get the answer. Read more...

Look out for integrated appliances – such as fridge-freezers and washing machines cum tumble dryers (if a tumble dryer is totally necessary). Every year set-top boxes use around £285 million worth of electricity in the UK; so if you're looking for a new TV, choose a model that has a built-in digital receiver. Read more...

Property has proved to be one of the best investments you can make, over the last few decades. According to the Halifax House Price Index, if you'd bought a house in Greater London for £50,000 at the beginning of 1983, it would now be worth a staggering £379,676. Read more...

Take control of your money by planning ahead - consider what your financial needs might be in the future, and act now to make sure they'll be met. We're all going to need money in the future for various reasons, but few of us will be able to get everything covered right now. However, the more we can put aside for later, the less we'll have to worry about. Read more...

Your mortgage is a priority and it is essential not to get into arrears. Once you have completed on a mortgage, you have signed a legal document, agreeing to meet the monthly repayments. Part of the reason people do so is because home-loan providers often do not chase their debt as hard as those offering unsecured loans - such as credit card debts or personal loans. Read more...

When sailing was the principal means of transport, a ship was considered to be a vessel with three or more rigged masts, but these days, with many large powered craft on the water, the distinction has blurred. Generally a boat is smaller than a ship and can be sailed by one or two people, whereas ships require a larger crew. Ships are equipped to travel long distances and cross oceans while boats are for shorter trips and for leisure. Read more...

Women are still paid less than men for the same work. The good news is the gap is now the narrowest ever, but national statistics show we're still getting an average of 12.6% less than men. Whether you're a man or a woman, if you're unhappy with the size of your pay cheque, don't just resign yourself to it. Read more...