Prepare for the seasonal costs spike

AS the leaves begin to fall, so too can our bank balances with the seasonal costs rise.

- BY LARA OWEN

Energy bills and the weekly shop increase and the festive period looms. Here, three finance experts advise how to weather autumn’s financial squeeze.

Prepare now for rising energy costs

Planning ahead is key. With the price cap rise on October 1, households on variable deals may find costs rising.