My number one financial priority is security. Not having to worry about how I am going to meet the bills and not owing anybody anything. I keep my outgoings as low as possible and save as much as I can.

I do not think anyone should feel pressured into doing it but I am the sucker who will stop on the street and sign up to direct debits.

My number one financial priority is security. Not having to worry about how I am going to meet the bills and not owing anybody anything. I keep my outgoings as low as possible and save as much as I can.

I have a fall-back fund for the quiet months. I am a single working parent and it gets lonely when things are insecure.

I spend hundreds of pounds a year on candles and it is such a waste of money. It is burning cash whatever way you look at it but I love them.

Women trapped in violent relationships need to know that there's no shame in talking out and walking out on their abusive partners.

I never got into debt because my parents had drummed into me at a young age: if you can't afford it, you can't have it.